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mean

adjective as in ungenerous

noun as in average

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That “sometimes means starting over with new reviewers — something we’ve faced more than once.”

From Salon

The father-of-two continued: "If helping with this research could mean someone like me can be diagnosed sooner, it offers real hope for the future."

From BBC

Not being street homeless doesn't necessarily mean she isn't at risk, but it does mean she can't take part in this research.

From BBC

In Skipton, the concept of the Library of Things means residents of the North Yorkshire market town can borrow handy everyday items, from tools to tents and sports equipment.

From BBC

It was not simple: too much light meant too much heat which ended up burning the shoe rubber.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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