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
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025
Attacking-wise, Arda Guler has impressed across his cameo appearances this season, and trails only Mbappe for involvement in attacking sequences per 90.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 22 May 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
Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025
Attacking-wise, Arda Guler has impressed across his cameo appearances this season, and trails only Mbappe for involvement in attacking sequences per 90.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 22 May 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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Funds were typically disbursed via prepaid debit cards mailed to the recipients.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Newsweek contacted the state senator for comment on Thursday via email outside regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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As of Wednesday’s close, the Dow and Nasdaq were each less than 1% off their all-time highs.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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The longtime friends are each dry witted, yet oddly warm in the face of painful events.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Devastated by injuries throughout the year, the Gators were undermanned in the field and the bullpen with just one bench player available.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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And who beyond a xenophobe could possibly believe that one’s education is not enhanced by a classmate from elsewhere in the world, a truth that applies to kindergarten just as much as at Harvard?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Preposition
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However, the legendary musician put a twist on the song with a folk interlude midway through the song.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Keep a few extra bucks in your wallet while keeping things safe with these Memorial Day Home Security Deals.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Preposition
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Under the watchful gaze of security guards, dozens of people streamed through metal detectors to enter Temple Israel one evening this month for a town hall meeting on hate crimes and domestic terrorism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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In China’s case, infrastructure and trade development through the Belt and Road Initiative is counterbalanced with shows of military strength in the South China Sea.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Preposition
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The track is from Ross’ eight-song set Complicated, released in March 2024.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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Producers are currently in potential sales discussions for a 2026 release.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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