measure
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If the returns didn’t measure up to the investments, there was always more ad revenue to be had.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Koen Hoorelbeke, investment and options strategist at Saxo Bank, also noted that a deeper reading of the VIX, a key measure of market volatility, shows clear signs of near-term risks.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The government spokesperson said it was a precautionary measure and it took the safety of service users and staff extremely seriously.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
RuPaul enters the fold and steals the show, and suddenly, none of the quips and bits can quite measure up to his delivery.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
So four quarter notes would fill up one measure.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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