traffic-light labelling

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noun

a system of food labelling in which red, amber, and green symbols are used to indicate whether the food contains high, medium, or low amounts of sugar, fat, salt, etc

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Words nearby traffic-light labelling

traffic engineering, traffic island, traffic jam, trafficky, traffic light, traffic-light labelling, traffic manager, traffic pattern, traffic warden, Trafford, tragacanth

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One witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer.
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You just travel light with carry-on luggage, go to cities that you love, and get to hang out with all your friends.
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The scene was heavily cordoned off to traffic and anyone not with the police, press, or residents.
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That apparently includes some members of the management of the airport itself and some air traffic controllers.
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And how we want to live our lives in light of those differences.
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Behold a dumpy, comfortable British paterfamilias in a light flannel suit and a faded sun hat.
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She did not need a great cook-book; She knew how much and what it took To make things good and sweet and light.
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Mr. Jones swung round a large iron key he held in his hand, and light dawned upon him.
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Distance, the uncertain light, and imagination, magnified it to a high wall; high as the wall of China.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
The faint candle-light glimmered on a ponderous gilded cornice, which had also sustained violence.
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