meant
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Although taking part meant traveling to London for treatment, he chose to enroll and was referred to UCLH.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
In some of the moments meant to spotlight advanced technology on the battlefield, newly procured drones and developmental communication systems failed to perform as intended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Relegated from Ligue 1 in 2022 before administration meant they tumbled into the fourth tier, this summer they were again demoted to the regional sixth tier because of financial issues.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
In September, the board proposed a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan at a meeting of its members and stakeholders, in an effort meant to span over six months.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
But he also didn’t know what ushering souls meant.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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