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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /


VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
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"I got a call from a government minister who asked what he could do. The only practical thing that Westminster can do is provide money to tackle the poverty that fuels racism," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained, we work to provide the appropriate consular assistance. However, under federal privacy law, we are unable to comment further at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Canadian immigration said they were not able to provide details on individual cases, adding that the safety of Canadian citizens was its priority.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

They also provide what he describes as 'molecules of emotional health', small but meaningful moments of encouragement, attention, and understanding that help strengthen children's 'emotional immune systems'.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

With it came the sense that surely these rodents had no purpose other than to provide a dragon's dinner.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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