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per

[pur, per] / pɜr, pər /


PREPOSITION
by means of
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“Once we get past these strategic oil reserves, we might be seeing $150 per barrel of oil. That’s when things become more acute,” Pyziur said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Active customers rose 3.6% to 21.5 million, while net sales per active customer increased 2.4% to $597.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The company lost $4.6 billion in 2023, $4.9 billion in 2025, and $4.3 billion just in the first three months of this year — equivalent to $2 million per hour.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Wall Street analysts are expecting the company to report $1.96 in adjusted earnings per share, up from $1.70 the year before.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Each adult chicken will drink approximately 2 cups of water per day.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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