measure
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METs measure how many calories are burned during physical activity compared with resting.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
The measure went to the House floor under rules that required a two-thirds vote, but it couldn’t even muster a majority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Most of the 126 authorities and organisations the government consulted before presenting the bill were critical or opposed the measure, including the police and the prison service.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The government spokesperson said it was a precautionary measure and it took the safety of service users and staff extremely seriously.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Does the music feel like it has four beats in every measure, or does it go by so quickly that you only have time to tap your foot twice in a measure?
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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