provide for
Example Sentences
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Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Kasten’s first move was not to fire Colletti, but to ask what ownership could provide for him so that he could do a better job.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
In trying to provide for his family, he sought out products in the financial industry.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“This scenario could continue to play out in the coming weeks until some framework of a deal is achieved that could, at least, provide for a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I would have to put out quantities of seed and suet, hay and ham, and in this way provide for all the links along the food chain.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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