metre
Example Sentences
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Most of the candidates -- the highest number of any parliamentary election -- are standing as independents, and have led to a ballot paper which is nearly a metre long.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Walters said she had spoken to "numerous contractors" who quoted the residents more than £1,000 a metre for the work.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Water brought by ship is around 14 euros per cubic metre -– a cost covered by the defence ministry which organises the supply route.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Work began on Tuesday to allow pedestrians to use the pavement and a one metre section of the carriageway between Chepstow and Tutshill is now open.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Thirty-three Delta females, long-headed, sandy, with narrow pelvises, and all within 20 millimetres of 1 metre 69 centimetres tall, were cutting screws.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
