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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /


VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
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Hopefully, you won’t need it, but knowing it’s there should provide some peace of mind.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Indeed, only last week, the president referred to Canada as "the 51st state", although there are also hopes that the tournament could provide an opportunity for diplomacy.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Last Tango,” however, did provide her with what she calls her “Tom Cruise stunt moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They’re just no longer big enough to provide an offset.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Rain and brollies provide good cover. We’ll sneak out through the back of the building. It’s too dangerous going out the front. We can’t risk Fleetwood following and discovering that I’m staying in Bletchley.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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