measures

/ (ˈmɛʒəz) /

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rock strata that are characterized by a particular type of sediment or depositcoal measures

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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

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The eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
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Parliament looks at measures to monitor toddlers for anti-Semitic speech.
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He also warns that the entire Uffizi museum should be fortified with anti-seismic measures.
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Experts agree that much will depend on the measures undertaken both by the United States and Cuba.
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This concern ceased after the Spanish warned of severe punitive measures on the family members of suicides.
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Other things being equal, the volume of voice used measures the value that the mind puts upon the thought.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
Will your Majesty be pleased to order this to be noted, and take what measures may be most to your royal pleasure.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
This danger Garnache, however, was no less quick to perceive, and with a dismaying promptness did he take his measures.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
The old stage-road from Dublin to Galway measures 133 miles, or nearly seven more than the Railroad.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
He warmly espoused the interests of his country, and many important measures were effected by his eloquence.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

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