as in cheap
of low quality
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
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Recent Examples of low-grade
With Franco and Jackson leading the chaos, this could be an in-demand title for buyers looking for low-grade stoner laughs.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
This type of surgery is used for a low-grade tumor that has started to invade the wall of the bladder.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
Some people also have a low-grade fever, Blumberg said.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can increase levels of cytokines and other inflammatory proteins, contributing to low-grade, chronic inflammation.8
Prioritizing sleep—between 7-9 hours a night—can help keep inflammation in check and support your overall health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
This type of surgery is used for a low-grade tumor that has started to invade the wall of the bladder.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
Some people also have a low-grade fever, Blumberg said.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can increase levels of cytokines and other inflammatory proteins, contributing to low-grade, chronic inflammation.8
Prioritizing sleep—between 7-9 hours a night—can help keep inflammation in check and support your overall health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-grade
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More upside than any of the legacy guys, cheaper, and far less drama than most of them.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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While the private business wealth transfer is well over trillions of dollars, numerous startups are adding value for selling owners and prospective buyers that are cheaper and more efficient than a traditional broker and go beyond a standard classified ad posting.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other early innovations, such as fish sticks, were created not to delight the palate but to sell food that many people considered inferior.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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John Magaro is terrific as Jarrett, a once-in-a-generation talent who was sleep-deprived, suffering from acute back pain and disdainful of the inferior instrument on which he was expected to perform.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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And another research team, using data from 2015 to 2022, observed in an article available in Energy Research and Social Science that poor income distribution correlates with social unrest when fossil fuel subsidies are removed.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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And poor work conditions can hurt morale in any field.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is, on paper, a terrible idea for all involved.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Cleveland is terrible at planting trees.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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In their coarse granular form, they can be used as bathing salts.3 Risks and Considerations Gourmet table salts are less refined, providing beneficial minerals.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Kosher salt is pure sodium chloride, more coarse, offers a clean flavor, and offers a less concentrated salt flavor per spoonful.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Feb. 2025
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The unhinged reaction is proof the culture of the federal government workforce is rotten and needs dramatic transformation, not incremental change.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Still, power is power and the Albany Dems were getting ready to pass the rotten bill.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Infinitely worse is Kenneth Marshall, the leader of the expedition and the wannabe conqueror of Niflheim.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Read: The internet is worse than a brainwashing machine Trump winning the popular vote in November only amplified this dynamic.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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The White House Governors’ Dinner served as a platform for governors to discuss common issues.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, bridge rounds remained common, particularly at the seed funding stage, though data suggests these intermediary funding rounds often serve as a warning sign – companies that raise bridge rounds are statistically less likely to secure their next primary round of startup funding.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-grade. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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