as in via
using the means or agency of
the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream
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as in each
for each one
you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25
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Recent Examples of per
Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Back in October, a court ordered Gruffudd to pay $3,000 per month in child support for Ella and Elsie, whom Evans has full custody of.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 July 2025
Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Preposition
Men should limit alcohol consumption to two drinks per day, and women should have no more than one drink daily.26
Not all high-cholesterol foods are unhealthy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Back in October, a court ordered Gruffudd to pay $3,000 per month in child support for Ella and Elsie, whom Evans has full custody of.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 July 2025
Adverb
Senior libero/setter Cassidy Donalson represented Spring Woods on the watch list after averaging a team-high 4.3 digs per set as a junior.
—Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Those who purchase via pre-sale will have cookies delivered before the product hits store shelves.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Beginning in October, print editions of The Republic will be transported via truck from Las Vegas to metro Phoenix and other locations in Arizona.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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The House and Senate each passed the BBB by razor thin margins with most votes on party lines.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The Spaniard and the American each rocked a Rolex watch during the award ceremonies at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, yesterday, Hodinkee reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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Jill, by contrast, responds to Caleb’s death another way altogether.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The 151 points scored by Team Collier broke the mark of 143 in 2023.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Preposition
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That policy typically allows residents to stay in camps so long as they are not overrun with waste, blocking a public right-of-way or severely threatening public safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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That calling also extends to Two Funny Mamas, the podcast Whitley co-hosts with longtime friend Sherri Shepherd.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
Preposition
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This year’s report, released Monday, says there have been some improvements in protecting children against certain diseases through routine vaccinations.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Set in Bogotá, the film explores masculinity through the story of Carlos, a sensitive teen confronting toxic gender norms in a macho environment.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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Dreher has her sights set on the bright lights of MotoGP in the future.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Pfister was a fourth-generation Arizonan who earned a master’s degree in public and environmental affairs from Indiana University and a bachelor's in political science and urban studies from Occidental College, according to Vitalyst.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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