gauge
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A gauge of employment was negative for the 32nd month in a row, but it’s shown signs of improvement lately.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Railroads across the South tore out their old 5-foot gauge rails and replaced them with 4-foot, 9-inch gauge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
A closely followed gauge of manufacturers rose to 54.0% in May from 52.7% in the prior month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
A private gauge showed China’s manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in May, marking a sixth straight month of expansion amid easing, though still elevated, inflationary pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
He took a deep breath, glancing around the circle to gauge the reaction.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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