scale
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The letter called the scale a “continuous measure of socioeconomic disadvantage” that includes parental income and education, growing up in a medically underserved area and other socioeconomic variables.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
It is the first time the data has been published and reveals the scale of the challenge facing the NHS in tackling what ministers say is "unsafe" and "unacceptable".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He said: "These things are toxic, extremely toxic, in extremely small concentrations... and it's only now we're starting to glimpse the full scale of contamination."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
They can reap the benefits of China’s economies of scale and efficient supply chains, while also learning from China as it becomes not just a manufacturing hub but also a center of innovation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The investigation-minded men had come prepared with a large steel scale.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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