meant
Example Sentences
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The closure meant a county of 28,000 people no longer had a local emergency room.
From Los Angeles Times
That meant borrowers who had never used credit cards or taken out loans could score relatively high.
Despite the "ample grazing" in the area, plans were made to mount a rescue operation - but the difficult terrain meant that specialist equipment would be needed.
From BBC
However his struggles with hearing meant "his family worried greatly about his future prospects".
From BBC
He would not confirm whether this meant lifting all or some sanctions.
From BBC
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