measured

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The outbreak’s consequences can be measured in dollars and cents: Responding to an outbreak of as few as 600 cases could cost local agencies $10 million, according to healthcare researchers at Johns Hopkins University.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Recent days of hostilities showed how close the two foes have come to the edge even while trying to keep their military actions measured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There was no great drama around the breakup of Soundgarden; there was a press release with a measured, careful statement, and then the band was no more.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

While Hull's aggression brings the best out of the Briton, she would do well to embrace some of those more measured qualities of last week's winner in future major attempts.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That was the way they measured their speed.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham