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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

Beyond the Torrey pines, five other plant species are endemic to Santa Rosa — meaning they don’t grow naturally anywhere else in the world.

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

Miss Genovese has folded her arms over her chest, clearly meaning to monitor this call to make sure my infractions don’t extend beyond my wardrobe.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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