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meaning

[mee-ning] / ˈmi nɪŋ /




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The song is an ode to life’s impressive lack of meaning.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But men metabolize testosterone in different ways, meaning a healthy level for one might be low for another.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mather explained that it was an actor-muso production, meaning the cast both act and play in the band, therefore covering roles can be a "bit more tricky".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold futures entered a bear market at Wednesday’s settlement — meaning they’ve fallen 20% or more from their recent high back in March.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The greatest of the Roman orators, Cicero was known for his long and carefully plotted sentences that did not reveal their full meaning until the very last word.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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