measures
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The chancellor is expected to outline some cost of living support measures later this week, including a possible cancellation of a planned 5p rise in fuel duty in September.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The public health measures announced Monday will include continued "deployment of CDC personnel to support outbreak containment efforts in affected regions" as well as assistance with contact tracing and laboratory testing, the agency said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Armstrong worked as a “petition circulator” and was paid to collect signatures to qualify measures for the ballot, according to the plea agreement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Every clock measures its own unique flow of time.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
In the granary, unused for so long, I stored away half a bag of rice, two measures of dhal and nearly a pound of chillies.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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