measure
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This setup allowed the scientists to directly measure the connection between the electrons' spatial distribution and the timing of their motion.
From Science Daily β Nov. 7, 2026
Net worth is a measure of a household’s assets minus debts — reflecting the value of what they own, which has the potential to compound in value.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 7, 2026
Raman said she supports compliance with the measure, while supporting shared bike and bus lanes along narrower portions of the route.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 6, 2026
The group expects a roughly 1% increase this year in unit costs, a key measure of how much it costs an airline to fly a unit of capacity over a specific distance.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 6, 2026
The difference is how many downbeats there are in a measure.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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The Cboe 3-Month Implied Correlation Index, which measures the relationship between option pricing in the top 50 stocks of the S&P 500, also suggests that market correlations have been extremely low recently.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 8, 2026
And the measures could undercut Proposition 40 if it passes.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 7, 2026
"Schools are writing directly to parents and carers with relevant information and advice and are reviewing whether any additional security measures are required."
From BBC β Nov. 6, 2026
Participants in the meetings expect Beijing policymakers to roll out measures to support growth, but there are great uncertainties about the next course of action, given evolving policy priorities, Citi says.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 6, 2026
Mr. Voskuijl was our greatest source of help and support when it came to safety measures.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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Fast forward 40 years and fans today are generally a bit more measured on the whole episode.
From BBC β Nov. 6, 2026
If anything, a more measured pace of spending could be a tonic to concerns about stretched valuations and underwhelming returns that preceded the midterms.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 6, 2026
“Faithfulness to our values is measured by how we act when it’s most difficult to uphold them,” Newsom wrote in a letter to Californians announcing his decision.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 5, 2026
It must also be measured by what happens to those who never chase the tune.
From Salon β Nov. 5, 2026
Brother Ugo gave him a measured look, as though evaluating, before he answered.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Accurately measuring this process is important because human metabolism contributes to the continuous movement of carbon through the environment.
From Science Daily β Nov. 7, 2026
“L.A. has been flying blind when it comes to measuring the impacts of the dollars spent,” said Cole, a Pasadena City Council member.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 5, 2026
By monitoring this current, scientists may be able to determine the qubit's state without directly measuring it or significantly disturbing the information it contains.
From Science Daily β Nov. 5, 2026
Some economists, however, say they may revisit their outlook for rates following some weaker-than-expected indicators, most notably data measuring grossdomestic product.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 3, 2026
And measuring your distances wouldn’t be the same, either.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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