measure
Example Sentences
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"In order to check the unpopular exercise of powers by the executive, one of the important measures is to tie the purse," he told the court.
From Barron's
“These cost savings and environmental benefits directly benefit the public,” Lee said in a statement to CalMatters, arguing that the measure would also ensure transparency on state agencies’ telework policies.
From Los Angeles Times
And this was a consummate display, cool and measured with a ruthless edge, even if it came against this dreadfully poor Spurs side.
From BBC
But when added to the targeting, these considerations confirm that the California measure is confiscatory.
A massive winter storm bearing down on the Northeast and mid-Atlantic put states on emergency measures Sunday and upended air travel, with airlines canceling thousands of flights ahead of the arrival of blizzard conditions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
