measuring

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The data sheds some light: The average American home is about 1,800 square feet, with new single-family homes measuring well over 2,000 square feet, according to U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The first earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.2, struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening with horrific force.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have posted six consecutive weeks of outflows measuring around $6 billion, the most in two years, as AI and tech stocks absorbed more capital flows into the end of the quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The researchers analyzed all U.S. stocks between 1997 and 2022, measuring whether a company with an above-average growth rate in one year is likely to continue growing at an above-average rate in successive years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

I could tell she was measuring up its shadow to determine the approximate hour.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan