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scale

[skeyl] / skeɪl /


VERB
ascend, climb
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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"Nothing like this is on this scale has occurred before."

From Barron's

"If we move past the deadline, focus will quickly shift to the scale of any action against Iran and the nature of Iran's response, particularly toward US bases and its allies."

From Barron's

Supporters scaled railings and sat on the top of bus shelters as their struggling side arrived to face relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

From BBC

Rescue efforts during the storm underscored the scale of the crisis.

From Salon

As beaver populations continue to grow, further research will be essential to better understand how these animals influence ecosystems and future carbon storage on a larger scale.

From Science Daily