measures

/ ˈmɛʒəz /

plural noun

1. rock strata that are characterized by a particular type of sediment or deposit

   coal measures

Example Sentences

The high cost of baby formula is forcing many parents to "resort to extreme and unsafe measures to feed their babies", an MP has told the Commons.

From BBC

Authorities in Delhi - which has an estimated population of more than 33 million - have already enacted measures aimed at tackling the pollution, including spraying roads with water containing dust suppressants.

From BBC

But critics argue these measures have proven ineffective.

From BBC

The Peterson Institute for International Economics forecasts that, combined with steep tariffs and mass deportation, these measures could lead to lower national income, reduced employment and inflation rates between 6% and 9.3% by 2026.

From Salon

“It’s neither” pure chance which homes burn nor completely determined by which home hardening measures were taken, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

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