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ells

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ells.

Editorial note

Effect sizes for dual language are very large compared to other programs for English learners (ELLs).

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Quick take

Alternative letter-case form of ells.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Alternative letter-case form of ells.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ells.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of ells.

Example sentences

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Effect sizes for dual language are very large compared to other programs for English learners (ELLs).

2

Is it me, or have all the ells (the letter L) been replaced by ones (the digit 1) in the PDF?

3

This article is from 2014, so don't worry about having missed some episodes when it t ells you the season finale is tonight.

4

The studio used a very similar forumla as their previous games (Bastion, Transistor, dead ells) then mixed in rogue like elements to give it interesting decisions.

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My son is an English language learner in high school, and this is the first year he is in the standard English class instead of English for ELLs.

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If I recall correctly, Steve Ells (the founder of Chipotle) has said that this was one of the major reasons for the success of Chipotle.

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It is as though architects had to measure length in feet, width in meters and height in ells; as though basic instruction manuals demanded a knowledge of five different languages.

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> 4.4 imp gals That's 0.062 cubic Flemish ells, for those who were wondering.

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Adult-to-child ratios at the lower end of the range are particularly advantageous for classrooms where a significant number of English language learners (ELLs) are present and/or where a significant number of children with special needs are present.

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… It is as though architects had to measure length in feet, width in meters and height in ells; as though basic instruction manuals demanded a knowledge of five different languages.

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>> The spread of norovirus in Simi Valley and Boston was caused by breaches of protocol, Ells says Eliminating contamination entirely is a highly desirable goal, but outbreaks will likely continue occur regardless of anti-contamination measures.

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If I was an investor in such a competitive space, I'd absolutely bet on companies being led by a visionary leader like Steve Ells (founder and CEO of Chipotle) over companies being led by former Wall Street folks with little to no restaurant experience.

Quote examples

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But ELLs as a class are not "behind native English speakers only when you measure them in English".

2

In a juvenile facility in Texas, for example, auditors reported, "[c]ells were filthy, smelled of feces and urine."

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It's even worse when one assumes "I" are capital-i's to assuming they are lower-case ells and back.

4

>"I don't think this is about GMOs being harmful or not being harmful to your health," Ells tells The Salt.

Proper noun examples

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Chipotle was founded by Steve Ells, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who worked as a chef before he opened the first Chipotle.

2

> In 2018, Niccol became the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, replacing founder Steve Ells.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ells in a sentence?

Effect sizes for dual language are very large compared to other programs for English learners (ELLs).

What does ells mean?

Alternative letter-case form of ells.

What part of speech is ells?

ells is commonly used as noun.