metre
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The 4.9 metre sandstone slab within the circle was initially believed to have originated in Wales until a more recent study pointed towards it coming from north east Scotland.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Growing to around one metre tall and producing delicate white flowers, tower mustard is associated with open and disturbed habitats and supports pollinators.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Researchers believe Invictibellatrix would have been three to four metres long and just over a metre and a half in height - about as tall as a human.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
It recorded levels of tiny particulates capable of penetrating the bloodstream and lungs, known as PM2.5, at 288 micrograms per cubic metre, vastly exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended average annual exposure of five micrograms.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 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
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