as per
Americanpreposition
idioms
Etymology
Origin of as per
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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But also as per usual, we shouldn’t have to.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
Revenue rose 9.4% to $1.48 billion, topping the average analyst target of $1.46 billion, as per FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The meeting has to take place before 31 December as per reports, after the previous one was adjourned for lack of quorum, but no new date has yet been announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Parent pickup took place at Beverly Vista Middle School as per usual, according to Santillana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Morrie’s brother, David—who still walked with a limp from his childhood polio—lifted the shovel and tossed dirt in the grave, as per tradition.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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