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measures (up)

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present tense third-person singular of measure (up)

as in comes (to)

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This question can reveal how a provider approaches expectations.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
In the data, as the universe approaches 2 billion to 3 billion years of age, the little red dots seem to vanish — preliminary evidence that little red dots, as black hole stars, might really be a puberty-like phase for many supermassive black holes.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

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Astroscale’s business is focused on satellite servicing and mitigation of space junk, a segment of the market that matches well with rockets the size of Isar’s Spectrum for dedicated rides to orbit.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Even its rugged titanium shell is unchanged from the Ultra 3, and Samsung's $700 Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 matches its dive and endurance credentials.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

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The Big Ten issued a statement two hours after the game, clarifying the process that was used and citing the rule that was enforced about when the clock stops if a player touches the ball out of bounds.

— Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Narwal Freo 20 Edge Narwal’s flagship Flow series extends the side of the mop cylinder that touches the ground, so more is in contact with the floor at once.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

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