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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 There's no guarantee the duo will work out, especially since Pickens doesn't jump CeeDee Lamb for the top spot on the depth chart, but the odds of the two parties helping each other are high, hence why the duo ranked second on the list, in front of the Washington Commanders' Deebo-Daniels duo. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 His father was fortunate enough to buy a top vineyard spot before Willamette became such a hotspot for big wine companies, hence driving up prices. Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 No nation or region will remain dominant forever; the historical past deeply informs the present, but the story can be retold and, hence, reshaped. Time, 27 May 2025 It’s taken 40 iterations to get the formula just right (hence WD-40), but like a magician, the company behind this miracle product won’t reveal its secrets and tell the world exactly what’s in WD-40. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hence
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  • This initiative, therefore, is a potential game-changer in the reparations movement, and it was welcomed by Tulsa Massacre descendant Seth Bryant, whose great-grandfather was the founder and owner of the Tulsa Star.
    Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025
  • Still others may get sick but not have access to health care and therefore never seek medical help.
    Alice Park, Time, 3 June 2025
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  • Disney, however, came away with one of the best Star Wars projects in the history of the franchise.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said the time away could bring a new wave of energy to Messi and the others.
    Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Adverb
  • In organizations of almost any size, particularly larger organizations, collaboration is so critical to making progress.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • This is not okay and watching this video is actually so upsetting..
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
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  • Nevertheless, as the levels go up and down, the idea is allocation of audit personnel to provide that credible threat.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Today, a household with annual income of $50,000 can only afford 8.7% of listings, down from 9.4% a year ago, according to the data.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 June 2025
Adverb
  • But the loudest moment inside the arena thus far was a 3-pointer by Jalen Williams that put the Thunder ahead 7-0. 6h ago / 5:39 PM PDT Share The 2025 NBA Finals are underway!
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 6 June 2025
  • Read on for five reasons why The Life of Chuck stands out, to this King fan, as the best screen adaptation of one of his works thus far.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 June 2025
Adverb
  • Bigger predators are another major threat to stray cats, but perhaps the biggest danger for them out there is traffic.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
  • Or maybe there’s a team out there, on the eve of July 1, that wants to keep Marner from even getting to market and is willing to give up something (a draft pick?) to acquire his rights.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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  • The researchers aim to develop a commercially available supplement that will increase SCFA levels and, consequently, enhance heart health.
    Paul McClure June 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2025
  • All of these nutrients help support gut health and consequently, the immune system, which in turn helps prevent disease.
    Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 22 May 2025
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  • With him in the lineup, the Oilers would’ve had a 49 percent chance — not far off from last year’s 50-50 series.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • Already off to a rough start in the young WNBA season, the Dallas Wings are going to be without arguably their best player.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025

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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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