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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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as in hybrid
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Recent Examples of grade
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Bonds that are rated BBB- or higher at Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, and Baa3 or higher at Moody’s, are considered investment grade.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
On the flip side, if Woody Johnson was grading at home, Tannenbaum would have received an A+ for his mastery of Corporate Mumbo Jumbo.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Jess Grey, Wired, 11 Oct. 2021
For her part, Ms. Bird draws a distinction between picture books that are read to children, and mid-grade books that children often choose themselves.
—Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2023
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Abundant Life Christian School offers kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the its website.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Bonds that are rated BBB- or higher at Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, and Baa3 or higher at Moody’s, are considered investment grade.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Maine was graded based on 16 infrastructure categories, ranging from the condition of its roads and schools to the quality of its drinking water.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
On the flip side, if Woody Johnson was grading at home, Tannenbaum would have received an A+ for his mastery of Corporate Mumbo Jumbo.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
It’s packed with pro-grade features, and it’s built to last.
—Jess Grey, Wired, 11 Oct. 2021
For her part, Ms. Bird draws a distinction between picture books that are read to children, and mid-grade books that children often choose themselves.
—Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2023
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Middle Tennessee saw between 6-9 inches this week for comparison.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The lake effect will help bring localized accumulations of 3-to-6 inches to parts of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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One 2018 study in the journal Nature found that Antarctica lost around 3 trillion metric tons of ice from 1992 to 2017, with the rate of loss increasing from about 76 billion metric tons per year before 2012 to 219 billion metric tons per year in most recent years.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The economists compare rates of ADHD diagnoses on Halloween to the ten weekdays before and after.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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This recommendation by Taylor to move towards all-seater stadia was later watered down with clubs in what are today known as Leagues One and Two made exempt, albeit on the understanding any remaining terraces had to be brought up to the highest standards by 1999.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Additional advisories are in effect for other regions, including the east slopes of the Cascades, where snow accumulations of 2-4 inches and winds gusting up to 40 mph are expected until 10 a.m. PST today.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Israel has for decades held some lower slopes of Mount Hermon, and even operates a ski resort there, but the peak remained in Syria proper.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rossi ranked second in goals, tied for third in shots, tied for fourth in game-winning goals and fifth in points among all NHL rookies last season.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The state ranked 42nd for safety and quality, on a 2018 scorecard from AARP, the last time the survey was taken.Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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There is still time to make sure domestic mail and packages are delivered in time for Christmas Eve using FedEx.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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There is also the classic Cronenberg archetype: the technology guru who hard-sells scientific progress as humankind’s salvation but is in fact consumed by his own greedy messianism.Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The administration issued a fact sheet in December applauding the increase of 82,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from the 2,000 under then-President Donald Trump.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, its hybrid components are covered by an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty.Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The chapter on work is particularly relevant in a post-pandemic world, where hybrid work has become the new norm.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Enthusiasts are eagerly speculating about new chapters in the expansive Dutton universe that could keep the show’s legacy alive.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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