provided that
Example Sentences
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“I understand myself as a Catholic novelist, provided that I’m not only a Catholic novelist, I’m also a South Asian novelist and I’m a Canadian novelist. I don’t want to be captive to one label.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It is defended precisely when those opinions disturb or provoke disagreement, provided that they form part of democratic debate, as is the case across all of our media outlets."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
We may also eventually receive light from some galaxies located even farther away, provided that the light began traveling toward us when the galaxies were nearer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Congress provided that immigration officers “shall” inspect arriving noncitizens and “shall” refer those expressing a fear of persecution into the asylum process.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
A few minutes’ research in any supermarket is enough to alarm the most stouthearted customer — provided, that is, he has even a rudimentary knowledge of the chemicals presented for his choice.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
