But recently, those measures seemed to have lost some of their effectiveness.

But now the careful measure of his investigation seems to mock him.

He said the measure seemed like overkill and should be dropped.

But those measures seem to have done little to ease investors concerns.

Indeed, the measures seemed to be the product of negotiations between the department and the industry.

Neither measure seems to stand much chance of becoming law.

But the measures seem to have had little effect.

Despite the confusion and anger of some residents, officials say the measures seem to be working.

But these measures, draconian as they may seem, save lives.

The intended measures seem to me to go in the right direction.