meant
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Almost nobody was allowed to work anymore, which meant they needed money for rent, food assistance, and more.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
A broken ankle meant the Broncos had to do without their starting quarterback the following week as the New England Patriots denied them a spot in the Super Bowl.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
By the start of this season, McCarthy had been relegated to third-string duties, which meant that the Giants could buy low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
This year was meant to see the launch of a key pillar in Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambition for his economy: a high-end airline to transport wealthy tourists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
I don’t think I meant to wear it.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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