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as in therefore
for this or that reason an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick

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as in away
from this or that place the exorcist commanded, "Get thee hence, Satan!"

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Recent Examples of hence Between 1920 and 1950, trick-or-treating became an inexpensive way for people to celebrate Halloween and avoid having their homes vandalized (hence, the trick in trick-or-treating) as vandalism has become a widespread part of October 31 celebrations, according to History. Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024 But injuries are piling up for the visitors in this contest, hence their status as 2-point underdogs against a Jets team on a five-game losing streak. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Mycology is the study of fungi — hence the Illinois Mycology Association. Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024 The area close to the surface of the water gets enveloped in an eerie mist or haze that resembles smoke, hence the nickname. Eric Zerkel, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hence 
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  • On Tuesday, after the expiration of a 30-day U.S. deadline for Israel to take steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Washington said Israel was not blocking aid to Gaza and therefore not violating U.S. law.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Taiwan and the United States should therefore remain focused on deterring—and, if necessary, defeating—a Chinese blockade or invasion.
    David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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  • The idea to bomb London is a result of this dissatisfaction: why should the Irish people bear the brunt of the war when the enemy is just a ferry ride away?
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • That’s well away from most other deer — and hunters, who are focusing on better-looking ground with better traditional habitat hundreds of yards away.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • Storms have become so frequent that some insurers just assume a roof with standard shingles has sustained damage.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Keep in mind traffic and road closures may change based on real-time conditions so consider using a traffic app.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • On cold days, its extra length and 650-fill-power down feel like a warm hug.
    Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The Broncos navigated their final drive beautifully, bled the clock all the way down and didn’t give it back to Mahomes.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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  • The Court reversed an order by the Florida Supreme Court for a selective manual recount of that state’s U.S. presidential election ballots, thus awarding its 25 Electoral College votes to Bush.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The United States has been effective thus far in deterring China from invading Taiwan but has not prevented China from undertaking other provocative actions in the South China Sea.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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  • Of course, everybody’s out there trying their hardest to play hard to win and make the play to win the game.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Sam is putting herself out there in such a huge way for her.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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  • Theoretically, the broadcast ban was aimed at both loyalist and republican groups, but the primary target was Sinn Féin and, consequently, Gerry Adams.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Ethan Hawke's true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his attic, playing them and consequently putting his family in grave danger thanks to the appearance of a Babylonian deity named Bughuul. 39.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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  • Staff writer Laura Lancaster’s ideal headlamp would have a single button for on, off, and red.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While average wage gains continue to outstrip price hikes, leaving many households better off than before the pandemic, steeper expenses for everything from child care to home insurance have left plenty of consumers fed up and looking for change.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024

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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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