measure
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A mass spectrometer was used to measure the isotope ratios in that gas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The operating margin—a key measure of profitability for automakers—was 8.5% at Škoda in the first half of 2026, a level more typical of luxury brands such as Mercedes and BMW than a mass-market badge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The measure, Assembly Bill 1130, came in the wake of a controversy in the June primary election when social media influencers took on a more visible role in the campaigns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Authorities in Perth's Joondalup area, where Sorrento is located, said all beaches were closed "as a precautionary measure" and would remain so until at least midday on Sunday.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Figure 1.52: If the time signature is three eight, a measure may be filled with any combination of notes and rests that adds up to three eight.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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Bond geeks have lots of measures that ought to allow us to tease apart the two stories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Since the Hague Convention, there have been several additional moves to strengthen protective measures for cultural heritage.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
In a different Alzheimer's mouse model, a diet enriched with L-serine increased blood levels of both L-serine and D-serine and partially restored measures of new neuron production in the hippocampus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The vast majority of the UHW-backed measures have been withdrawn, usually after the industry agrees to concessions, the suit states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
For example, in the rhyme “Banbury Cross,” the patsching eighth notes in measures 3 and 4 could be mimicking the hoofbeats of the horse.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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The dispute over how sacred time should be measured may have intensified the sect's conflict with religious leaders in Jerusalem and contributed to its isolation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
He was calm, measured and authoritative, perhaps showing he is exactly the sort of leader England need after a chaotic period on and off the pitch.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The influential leaders of UCLA’s Academic Senate sent a more measured letter to Frenk about their “concerns and reservations,” urging administrators and faculty to work together to uphold academic freedom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The scientists measured how quickly the starch in each sample broke down.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Drs. Reyburn and Woodward measured Garfield's temperature, breathing rate, and pulse three times a day and took turns spending the night at the White House.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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At times, this makes the humble viewer feel a bit like a guinea pig in a focus group; the audience’s reactions are integral to measuring the film’s success.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Instead of measuring how many salespeople in a company use an AI Copilot, leadership should focus on identifying the agents and workflows that increase revenue per seller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The sixth possible approach listed by Laforge is analyzing the bitcoin adoption cycle, but he noted that this is not an exact science and should involve accessing multiple different measuring techniques.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
There’s no doubt that measuring mechanical functionality and discerning historical fidelity have become critical components of the conversation.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
“I’d been measuring the mountain for weeks. We thought increased swelling and seismicity would herald a big event,” said Swanson.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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