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measures

British  
/ ˈmɛʒəz /

plural noun

  1. rock strata that are characterized by a particular type of sediment or deposit

    coal measures
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Vendors sold buttons and hats — some with the tagline “resistance is beautiful” — while others collected signatures for various ballot measures.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to BBC Newsnight, she argued the government's measures were "fair and proportionate" for getting "the balance right between tax and spending".

From BBC

Kelly was unable to sleep the night before the fight and took desperate measures shortly before walking to the ring.

From BBC

Beijing has pledged "forceful" measures to boost demand in coming years, with some key policies expected to be announced in March with the release of the government's newest "five-year plan".

From Barron's

But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing "will take all measures necessary to firmly protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies."

From Barron's

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