mean something

Example Sentences

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Jazz artists "were trying to find a way to express life through our improvisations. The music has got to mean something," Rollins later told National Public Radio.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

That doesn’t mean something similar will happen this time around, but she did note the ERP was approaching a low level that historically has left equity returns struggling to crack double digits.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

They already mean something, and that isn’t likely to change.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"I just want his time inside to actually mean something," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

See, I believe in giving my kids names that mean something.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas