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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Beccari explained that the brand’s initials LV, viewed as Roman numerals, represent 55 — hence the number of lipstick shades at launch.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
These performances about social dynamics have earned her widespread acclaim—DOOM is her first in New York in a decade, hence all the excitement leading up to it—and widespread debate, with her detractors claiming that all these things make her work fascist.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Most users won’t dig into these settings and hence won’t get any benefit from this feature.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
Make sure to keep a straight line in your body from your head to your heels like a stiff board—hence the name plank!
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
These performances about social dynamics have earned her widespread acclaim—DOOM is her first in New York in a decade, hence all the excitement leading up to it—and widespread debate, with her detractors claiming that all these things make her work fascist.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Most users won’t dig into these settings and hence won’t get any benefit from this feature.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
Make sure to keep a straight line in your body from your head to your heels like a stiff board—hence the name plank!
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
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Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Soothing Serum $30 Nordstrom $30 Amazon Hussein applying the Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Soothing Serum Jennifer Hussein Just like my hair, my scalp is dry and, therefore, frequently flaky.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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The business elites vying to get into the Trump 2.0 court should therefore think twice.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Productive performers such as Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool fizzled out before being shipped away, and veteran acquisitions such as Allen Robinson and Mike Williams never took off.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Trojans missed 14 consecutive shots, starting late in the third quarter, and made only four baskets in the fourth as their 48-35 lead withered away.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Wildfires are always a concern in California, so Linne Colodo takes preventative measures.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Okay, so how do these prebiotic drinks stack up against diet sodas, which contain 0 grams of sugar?—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Mia Erickson Stevens was standing on a boardwalk at the park when an alligator began to sway, rhythmically bounce its head up and down and smack its jaws.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Thursday featured more time on the main track, including race restarts that provided the closest thing to legit wheel-to-wheel of my life thus far.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gastineau is a member of the Jets Ring of Honor, but thus far has been failed to win entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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So, if any managers out there seek to drive performance, the series offers a timely reminder that integrating emotional and cognitive experiences is essential for fostering resilient, innovative teams.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Desperate for a way out, he was relieved when a Google search brought him to the site of Digital Forensics Corporation (DFC).—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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But his role at DOGE represents the biggest reputational and, consequently, financial gamble of his career.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 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
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For now, the popular set and plenty of other bundles are up to 30% off.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2025
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That’s 76% Off Make spring cleaning a breeze with this handheld vacuum cleaner that’s a whopping 76 percent off at Amazon today.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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