meant

Example Sentences

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At first, he was happy to keep the fallen trees from being cut into stumps, turned into mulch or sent to landfills, even if that meant just selling the wood as lumber.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But that has meant some pre-planned operations and treatments have had to be cancelled, although the NHS said the majority were still taking place.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, it was the reverse: Investors expected inflation to be higher the further out in time they went, which meant the gap between the two- and 10-year breakevens was negative.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021, Camp As Sayliyah was meant to serve as a safe way station for Afghans who worked with the U.S. and applied to come to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Even if that meant sauntering around the restaurant with eyes all over me, I would do it.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu