A dozen of measures are supposed to take to prevent X from bringing us more harm.

十几应该采取措施，以防止X从给我们带来更多的伤害。

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Mr. Reid used the same tactics last week to block nearly a dozen other measures to soften the impact of the sequester.

WSJ: Review & Outlook: The Senate After Dark

He has served a dozen terms in the House of Representatives, failing to find allies for his radical measures.

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