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hence

[hens] / hɛns /


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The operational minimum has been estimated between 250-300 million, hence the urgency in rebuilding those stockpiles.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

But even beyond betting on a company’s financial health decades hence, longer-term bonds have other sneaky risks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Asked about the president's comments, the new prime minister said: "There is a resource there. When people are struggling - you can't ignore that and hence me indicating that to the president."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

So little wonder some in Team Burnham had expected to have quite a bit more time to complete their preparations – hence that feeling of being rushed.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Briefly I had Linus to myself after Delbriick mentioned that twelve months hence I was coming to Cal Tech.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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