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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /


VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
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JBS has said that it has a long history of participating in the civic process and creating opportunities to provide safe, affordable food for American families.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

In the first years after the Taliban swept to power in 2021, some of their ministers made light of humanitarian issues, saying God would provide.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

When he failed to provide the earrings by her deadline, he promised a refund.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

“You’re likely to upset a certain constituent. You may upset the company, which means that you can’t provide corporate access. You may upset investors, some of whom may be your clients,” he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

All parents will provide a list of rules, allergies, and emergency contact information.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Michael F. Bishop writes that Robert Harris’s novel provides a “swift-paced romp through a few crucial decades of Roman history.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The fact that these injuries healed successfully provides another clue about royal life.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

"For some, the project provides a valuable introduction to skills that could lead to recognised qualifications and careers in the construction industry."

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

The Welsh Gender Service is an NHS gender identity clinic established in 2019 which provides specialist care and support for adults in Wales.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Even if the zeros at the center of black holes don’t provide an easy way to travel through space, the zero of quantum mechanics provides an alternative: the zero-point energy might be the ultimate fuel.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

“We continue working directly with customers whose claims remain open and evaluating each claim based on the facts of the loss and the coverage provided by the customer’s policy,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The Houthis provided Jibril with a furnished apartment in San’a, the rebel-controlled Yemeni capital, according to the briefing, and he attended official functions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina's Mariano Navone which provided further evidence age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

The water treaty provided a rare avenue of diplomatic engagement between the rival sides until India suspended its involvement.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

These all provided relevant answers to the spirit’s fate.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

As the region's legacy automakers downsize, for instance, they are providing a source of skilled workers for defence firms, he said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo, providing they could sign a replacement.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

The voltage appeared consistently and repeatedly, providing strong evidence that the diamond membrane itself was producing a piezoelectric response.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

“But it’s nothing compared to the pressure that regular, everyday Filipinos have to face providing for their families.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

The downtown mercantile district has covered walkways that link streets and buildings, providing shade and protection from rain.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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