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measures

noun as in standard, rule

noun as in bill, law

noun as in beat, rhythm

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Example Sentences

Both north and south of the border, emergency measures have been used to let inmates out early - with mixed results.

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An increase in energy bills helped push up the UK inflation rate, which measures price changes over time, to 2.3% in the year to October, up from 1.7% in September.

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Much depends, as numerous members of the Bank of England have suggested, on the pass through of Budget measures into prices and wages.

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Domestically, measures in the Budget, such as a rise in National Insurance paid by employers, has led to fears that the extra cost could be passed on in higher prices or fewer jobs.

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The workers, however, were not provided with any information about air quality, health risks or protective measures to help them make an informed decision for themselves, she said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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