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The proposed action is part of a plan to close what officials describe as an ongoing structural deficit — meaning that the nation’s second-largest school system is spending more annually than it is receiving.

From Los Angeles Times

The four surviving giant cranes in Scotland are all category A-listed, meaning their history and architecture are deemed of national or international importance.

From BBC

But the cards were signed by both teams at the end, meaning the result would stand in a sport that is proudly self-governed by the players.

From BBC

He said some workers had already had their hours cut from 32 to 24 per week, meaning they were about £400 worse off.

From BBC

Gilbertson-Ernest, who lives in Wakefield, returned to work as a retail trainer in January, meaning the family requires three days of paid childcare a week.

From BBC