as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered

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Recent Examples of accordingly The sale is extremely popular and often sells out quickly, so plan accordingly. Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025 Trump's order is expected to take effect immediately, though agencies will have time to adjust policies accordingly. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 Many have adjusted their end-of-year calendars accordingly. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025 By understanding the process and planning accordingly, passengers can make the most of their time ashore without unnecessary stress. David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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  • Scientists are therefore left searching for signs of life beyond Earth using what telescopes can indeed see — light spectra.
    Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Some of the studies are exploring how the diabetes drug metformin, for example, might help slow down (and therefore preserve) the metabolic system.
    Alice Park, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • In California, local Women’s Marches were so popular that one in 45 people attended one.
    Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
  • He’s also owed $30 million over the next two seasons, so moving on from the respected veteran would be a costly decision for the Yankees to make.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Including the five Christmas games that were simulcast by cable sibling ESPN, big-reach ABC thus far has played a part in 13 of the NBA’s 20 biggest draws in 2024-25.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • No ingredients list — and, thus, no listing of possible allergens for folks with a food allergy — was available for pan de bono, guava pastelitos and other bakery items in the hot case.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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  • According to Aviation Experts With all these new owners (and consequently new guests), there are many newcomers in the skies.
    Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
  • And take note that as Mars is currently receding from Earth, and consequently will become dimmer in the coming days and weeks.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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