mean something

Example Sentences

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Jazz artists "were trying to find a way to express life through our improvisations. The music has got to mean something," Rollins later told National Public Radio.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

That doesn’t mean something similar will happen this time around, but she did note the ERP was approaching a low level that historically has left equity returns struggling to crack double digits.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Fisher said those designations "have to mean something".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“But you’re not rattling them off. They’re people that mean something to you; that you couldn’t be here without them.”

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

I didn’t think much of it at the time, but it must mean something to her, if she carried it all the way.from the Abnegation sector to Erudite headquarters to keep on her bedside table.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth