measures
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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CPL's lawyers said the company took appropriate measures to safeguard Shona's wellbeing.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Steps to curb its spread rely on adherence to protective measures and detecting cases quickly to limit contact.
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
The Durham Housing Authority was finally created in 1949 and a city housing code was drafted in 1956—both measures that should have helped poor residents but, in fact, accomplished little.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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