hence

Example Sentences

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It works with heat in the air, hence the name.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“Investment in the business is larger than we previously expected and there’s lack of visibility on cost savings hence margin improvements,” they wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

But Mac and Linux users don’t get WireGuard just yet — hence the above screenshot.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

This could help protect their cash flow in the short run, but raises the risk of lower yields later—and hence drive prices higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“My birthday is three days hence, ” said Corky, “and I could really use a dehumidifier.”Another meaning of hence is “thus”: It’s damp, hence the mildew. hiv.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner