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How do you use ergo in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "ergo" in a sentence:

Formal/Philosophical:

* The argument is flawed, ergo, the conclusion is invalid. (This means the argument is flawed, therefore the conclusion is invalid.)

* The evidence points to a clear motive, ergo, the suspect must be considered guilty. (The evidence shows a clear motive, therefore the suspect must be considered guilty.)

Informal:

* The traffic was terrible, ergo, I was late for work. (The traffic was terrible, therefore I was late for work.)

* I forgot my wallet, ergo, I couldn't buy lunch. (I forgot my wallet, therefore I couldn't buy lunch.)

Humorous:

* The cake was delicious, ergo, I ate the whole thing. (The cake was delicious, therefore I ate the whole thing.)

* It was raining, ergo, I stayed inside and watched movies. (It was raining, therefore I stayed inside and watched movies.)

Note: While "ergo" is a perfectly valid word, it's often considered more formal or academic. It's not as common in everyday speech, but it can be used in writing or speaking to add a bit of formality or emphasize a logical connection.

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