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per

[pur, per] / pɜr, pər /


PREPOSITION
by means of
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Amazon is offering Globalstar shareholders either $90 in cash per share, or 0.32 shares of Amazon stock with a value capped at $90 a share.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

When adjusting for population size, the UK was in position 11 for increase in population due to migration, alongside 13 other European countries with comparable data per 100,000 residents.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The fine that ultrafast fashion companies face per product this year, according to a new French law that targets companies like Shein and Temu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

JPMorgan cut its 2027 oil price target to $63 from $75, while Citi sees potential 4 million barrels per day oversupply.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

“Just, when you deliver it, make sure you emphasize only one per day, in the morning.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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