scale
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Some Venice residents loudly objected to building what they labeled the “monster on the median,” criticizing the project’s scale, cost and potential negative effects on traffic and safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“You need to have the capacity to scale up to what is needed,” she said.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Due to the significant scale of and demand for SpaceX’s IPO, volatility is expected to be high.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
When Awosika went to the building the following day, she realised the scale of the problem and described how group after group arrived, all expecting to collect keys for the same property.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The full scale of World War II still surprises people today.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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