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What is the hidden preposition for word supply?

The hidden preposition for the word "supply" is "with".

This is because "supply" is often used in the context of providing something to someone. For example:

* "The company supplies its customers with high-quality products."

Here, "supplies" is acting as a verb, and the preposition "with" is understood to be present.

The sentence could be rephrased as:

* "The company provides its customers with high-quality products."

In this version, the preposition "with" is explicitly stated.

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