Fire cannot be prevented by half measures.
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Measures
//ˈmɛʒɚz//
Synonyms for "measures" (32 found)
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Sample sentences
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Take all possible measures.
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The committee stayed up late last night trying to work out measures that would please everyone.
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Stopgap measures won't make a dent in drug addiction.
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