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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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Coco Gauff also scared up some numbers with her victory over Aryna Sabalenka; per Nielsen, the match averaged 1.47 million viewers, up 94% compared to last year’s record-low draw of 756,000 for Iga Świątek’s third straight title on the clay courts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 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
The cap of 169 million euros per challenger will encompass all activities under both parts of the challenge.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Coco Gauff also scared up some numbers with her victory over Aryna Sabalenka; per Nielsen, the match averaged 1.47 million viewers, up 94% compared to last year’s record-low draw of 756,000 for Iga Świątek’s third straight title on the clay courts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 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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Another Instagram story using the slur circulated via an unverified screenshot, which appeared to be as recent as 2023, according to People.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Ozuna’s solo homer in the sixth was the fifth of the day off Spence and increased the Braves’ lead to 8-1, with all their runs to that point coming via homers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 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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After giving up a three-spot in the second – though only two runs were earned, thanks to an error by third baseman Ryan McMahon – Gomber settled back in until two outs in the fifth, when Anthony stepped up to the plate.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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When Bieri was reported missing Saturday, the park launched a full-scale search by the evening.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
Preposition
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remained closed to the public on Sunday, with no timeline to reopen.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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Bremner starred at Scripps Ranch High School before becoming one of the nation’s top pitchers with the Gauchos.—
Bodie De Silva,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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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
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After signing a six-year, $105 million extension in March, Raleigh’s contract takes him through his three arbitration years, first three years of free agency, and the 2030 season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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Here are the plants to deadhead in July for repeat blooms all summer long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Successful participants also see a reduction in their incarceration time.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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