provide for
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"I'm just a mum who wanted to work to provide for my family," Owens said following the ruling.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Locke said many Texans have drawn on their faith “to attack inequalities, provide for the needy and, yes, advocate for environmental protections.”
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
If one child decides to go to college, for instance, the trust can provide for that.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“With all of her family living in Guatemala, there is little local support available, and we are doing everything we can to provide for her daughter’s needs during this difficult time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
I needed to find his military discharge papers, which would provide for me some benefits in the domain of college tuition.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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