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therefore

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ˈt͟her-ˌfȯr

Definition of therefore

as in so

for this or that reason it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home

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Recent Examples of therefore Princess Rajwa, therefore, is a first cousin twice removed of the nation’s monarch, King Salman. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 Milton will therefore be on the active roster when the Eagles host the Carolina Panthers and look to snap their three-game losing streak. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Sorting laundry properly is essential not just for reducing drying time and energy use, but also for protecting delicate and performance fabrics, therefore saving you money by preventing damage. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 The priority during the transaction should therefore be to create an organization capable of standing independently, trading successfully and supporting the next phase of the investment case. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therefore

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And my wife, Amisha, who had never seemed so tired, had also never looked so full of unabashed love.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
In a season where layering and personal styling are so important, the belt is an essential accessory.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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NBCUniversal is a logical target, given that the company will be spun out from Comcast next year and thus would make for a much smaller and more manageable acquisition than the entirety of Comcast.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Cash reserves totaling $ 7,450,869 are being used to eviscerate his opponent with a vicious barrage of ad hominem assaults, thus giving him a 61 to 1 spending edge.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of thus

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As the midterm campaign enters its home stretch, Americans’ expenses are rising — and the GOP’s prospects are consequently dimming.

— Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
From the Houthis’ perspective, their sovereignty consequently remained incomplete.

— Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequently

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Reason being that Mortal Kombat was rated R, and Street Fighter is PG-13, hence there’s an opportunity around the world to bring in families and younger men under 18.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
In 1932, young Carlos (Milo Quifes) is blackballed — hence the film’s title — from a social club over his sexuality.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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