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meaning

[mee-ning] / ˈmi nɪŋ /




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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

Ali hopes that beneath the appetite for action, viewers still seek a deeper meaning.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

There are few signs of a lasting resolution to allow oil tankers to move through the Strait of Hormuz, meaning supply constraints on global energy markets are expected to continue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“What does it symbolize, what could it represent, or what do you associate it with? Could it be untangled or reorganized in some way to create another meaning or point in a direction?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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