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meant

[ment] / mɛnt /






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A generously fruit-dotted sangria — red or white — is hard to beat, especially when it’s meant to be ladled rather than poured.

From Salon

But a focus on shifting supply chains and manufacturing facilities meant her company couldn’t invest in new product development.

From Barron's

The accelerated release schedule meant that Tierney delivered his cut of the Season 1 finale a week and a half before it aired.

From Los Angeles Times

When Seattle staked its future on Darnold, however, it meant tearing up a relatively successful blueprint.

From The Wall Street Journal

Heavy maintenance work at refineries meant the company wasn’t able to capture stronger margins in October and November, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal