measure
Example Sentences
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The team evaluated whether this type of external delivery, along with other abiotic chemical reactions, could account for the levels of organic compounds measured in the sample.
From Science Daily
However, Badham said he feared another break-in, adding that he was looking at extra security measures for his stock.
From BBC
"The naval blockade is intended for cases that are vaguely defined and therefore subject to wide discretion," said the charity groups, adding the measure violated international law and rescue conventions.
From Barron's
The company, however, sharply lowered the forecast for its annual operating loss to 60 billion yen, citing the acceleration of its restructuring measures.
From Barron's
It urged authorities to "take immediate measures to ensure river transport safety and prevent the recurrence of such disasters that claim innocent lives".
From BBC
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