How to use "mean" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "mean" in popular movie and book plots

  • Catesby replied, "Whatever I mean to do, if the Pope knew, he would not hinder for the general good of our country".  - Robert Catesby
  • His family takes this to mean that he has returned to his senses, but in reality he now believes himself to be Jack the Ripper.  - The Ruling Class (film)
  • Some box plots include an additional character to represent the mean of the data.  - Box plot
  • A second-rate boarding school on the outskirts of Paris is run by the tyrannical and mean Michel Delassalle (Meurisse).  - Les Diaboliques (film)
  • However, this would mean that Darby would not be allowed to return to Rathcullen and must remain with the leprechauns permanently.  - Darby O'Gill and the Little People
  • "You don't mean you were telling the truth.  - A World of His Own
  • Reluctantly, Elliot agrees to play the role, despite full knowledge that it may mean the end of his career as an actor.  - The Goodbye Girl
  • Such an agreement, Esther and her husband Sean warn him, might mean that he could be left even without a place to stay after her death.  - Just Like That (novel)
  • Later, when dressing for dinner, Christina shares with Matt her support for Joanna, even if it should mean having to fight her husband.  - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
  • Stavros realizes that such a marriage would mean the end of his American dream and adamantly refuses, abruptly leaving the angry cousin.  - America America
  • Frank, who hates women, assumes that his findings mean that his father is actually female.  - The Wasp Factory
  • Henry slaps her before telling her that her disobedience will mean her death.  - Anne of the Thousand Days
  • But having just turned forty she is worried about what her advancing age will mean for her career.  - All About Eve
  • You mean you daren't; because you'd lose your job and I've got no money and all of us would starve".  - Keep the Aspidistra Flying
  • In modern terminology, "jianghu" may mean any circle of interest, ranging from the entertainment industry to sports.  - Wuxia
  • Taking this to mean that Larry was the one who stole the car, Walter and The Dude go to his house, believing Larry has also stolen the money.  - The Big Lebowski

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