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thereby

[thair-bahy, thair-bahy] / ˌðɛərˈbaɪ, ˈðɛərˌbaɪ /
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by that
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Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on two of Anthropic’s most high-profile products, its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, thereby ending a month-long dispute.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

By having a communal jug, the lawsuit alleged, the staff at Los Padrinos “permitted a juvenile to control the water supply and thereby determine other students’ access to water.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

He has previously said he would reduce the welfare bill by getting more people into work, thereby ensuring more money for defence.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“He took responsibility for a mistake he made, thereby saving the government resources to pursue a case that could expose additional sensitive information.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“I’m only interested in how it affects your dynamic with Peeta, thereby affecting the mood in the districts,” he says.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins



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