- present participle of mean.
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Those often have exceeded the funds’ quarterly limits on share buybacks, meaning investors can’t get all their money out when they want to.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Southern red wood ants are considered a keystone species, meaning they play an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The schools are bilingual, meaning that instruction is in Spanish but also in Mixtec and other languages.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
One positive: Most industry revenue is based on long-term contracts, meaning pipeline operators aren’t sensitive to changes in energy prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
“Plus, I’ve been meaning to tell you—the reason I keep asking about fishing is because I entered a contest. It’s next Saturday and I’ve been practicing all the time.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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