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measure

[mezh-er] / ˈmɛʒ ər /








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The state Supreme Court invalidated a local referendum in Arlington in the 1950s after ruling voters had approved an unconstitutional measure.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Nazarian plans to introduce a motion to the City Council Friday to initiate steps to put a parcel tax measure on the Nov. 3 ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It did not, for example, remove candidates from the ballot or add a measure onto a ballot that early voters did not get a chance to see.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

With the Fed on the sidelines amid uncertainty over the inflationary impact of the war, it’s an important measure of how the U.S. economy weathered the second full month since fighting began.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Johnny Cakes seemed to take my measure for a moment and finally nodded.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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