The population means reported in the study varied significantly across different regions.

The researcher compared the sample means from each experimental group to determine if the treatment had a significant effect.

People began to accept shells and beads as legitimate means of exchange long before coins existed.

The pastor emphasized that the sacraments, prayer, and the preaching of Scripture function as primary means of grace in the life of the church.

After a string of missed deadlines, the director means business and has instituted weekly progress audits.

We must not treat the vulnerable as mere means to ends when designing public services.

After years of careful investing, she finally achieved independent means and no longer needed to work.

The artist explored various golden means in his compositions to achieve visual harmony.

As a woman of means, she funded the community library and ensured it remained free for everyone.

The man of means quietly funded the new community center because he believed everyone deserved a place to gather.