hence
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They have a fixed amount of shares in circulation — hence they are closed-ended, as opposed to “open-ended” mutual funds and ETFs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
That wind direction has now changed, with a broadly westerly flow from the Atlantic - hence the significantly cooler feel and a return to "normal" spring weather.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Given the uncertainty around when the conflict will end and hence the scale of its impact, the central bank is likely to keep interest rates steady when it announces its decision later this week.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The latter aren’t presidential appointees and hence are beyond Mr. Trump’s reach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Ten days hence she was sailing to the States on her way to Japan to marry an American she had known in college.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
Vocabulary lists containing hence
"The Road Not Taken"
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