metre

Example Sentences

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“Statistics show that there is a 100% chance of a tsunami of at least one metre high in the Mediterranean Sea in the next 30 years.”

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The council says that the bay allowed a two metre space on the pavement for pedestrians to walk.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The average price of a square metre for rent has doubled in 10 years, according to online real estate portal Idealista.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Previously, homeowners needed planning permission if they wanted to put a heat pump within one metre of their neighbour's property, because of concerns over noise.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

These songs were shaped by the poetic metre of their lyrics, and consequently most of the troubadour songs, even the sad ones, have a gentle, foot-tapping pulse.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall