therefore

[thair-fawr, -fohr] / ˈðɛərˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr /

ADVERB

as a result; for that reason

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accordingly so then thus

STRONG

consequently hence thence

WEAK

and so ergo for for this reason forasmuch as in consequence in that event inasmuch as on account of on the grounds since therefrom thereupon to that end whence wherefore

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As companies lay off workers, they’ll use the savings to buy more AI, and therefore cut even more workers.

From MarketWatch

“I will therefore propose to the EP-negotiating team putting legislative work on hold until we have a proper legal assessment and clear commitments from the US side,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors must therefore watch for warning signs that the trade is ending.

From Barron's

The story of his life - which has therefore spanned the entire existence of his country's national team - will be shown in The Charlie O'Leary Story - From Johnny Cullen's Hill to the Olympic Stadium Rome.

From BBC

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