measures
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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His view is that measures need to be taken to prepare for long periods of dry weather, because this summer is "not a one-off".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Meta argues it implemented measures to protect young users from predators, such as restricting direct messages from adults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the department said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
German automakers are ramping up cost-cutting measures in response to a sluggish European market, overcapacity in the EV sector, and the rising strength of Chinese rivals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Filling up measures feels a little like finding equivalent fractions20 , too.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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