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per

[pur, per] / pɜr, pər /


PREPOSITION
by means of
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But, in that low moment, one of the bright lights of Arsenal's next generation emerged in a conversation with soon to be departing academy manager, and former player, Per Mertesacker.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Per the researchers’ formula, therefore, holding this ETF for between 10 and 11 years should immunize it from interest rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Per Matt Roush: “The limb I’m happy to go out on: championing Ashley Padilla for her breakout year on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Per the terms of the filing, shareholders’ ability to challenge CEO Elon Musk’s decisions, whether through the board or the legal system, will be so limited as to make the chief executive all but invincible.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

They couldn’t go back to the Slat or get help from Per Haskell and the other Dregs.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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