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measure (up)

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Definition of measure (up)

as in to come (to)

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There are bans on some gender-affirming health care for transgender young people and rules against transgender people from using the bathrooms that match their gender identity in schools and occasionally other public places.

— Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Morgan Stanley’s call matches the consensus on Wall Street, where six of seven analysts rate EchoStar either a buy or strong buy, with one hold, according to LSEG data.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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The ball first touches the ground, a player or anything else at a point nearer the opponent’s goal line than the passer’s hand.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Shipstead’s electrifying novel spans decades and brings the period of early aviation to thrilling life, in the process touching on themes of women’s empowerment and struggle.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026

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