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thereby

[thair-bahy, thair-bahy] / ˌðɛərˈbaɪ, ˈðɛərˌbaɪ /
ADVERB
by that
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The economy, Macklem said, “is actually showing impressive resilience,” and thereby no longer needs rate policy to be as accommodative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Currently banks can use losses from the past to offset against profits - thereby reducing their tax bill in any given year.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

In November 2020, Indian government investigators found hidden bore holes where the operator of the United Marine Products fishmeal plant in Goa had been covertly disposing of toxic waste, thereby contaminating groundwater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

They cautioned that radio frequency interference could disrupt measurements, reduce data quality or availability and thereby compromise the reliability of forecasts and alerts, affecting authorities' ability to prepare for and respond to environmental hazards.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

“You issue evictions in order to build a case for wrongdoing and thereby justify retaliation,” Muriel said.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull


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