mean
Example Sentences
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If we claim that the church has become more progressive, well, what the hell do we mean, and on what time scale?
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
But that doesn’t mean what’s coming will be painless, or that resilience is the same as strength, said Skanda Amarnath, executive director of Employ America, an economic policy think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
“I mean, it’s a challenge for us,” James said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“Well, you didn’t mean to,” Helen tells her.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.