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Noun
Can a la carte listening attract more listeners (and ad dollars) on the free tier?—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 Here, in the bougainvillea-laden tiers of this gleaming white 10-bedroom estate, wrapped by aromatic herb gardens that flow down to the sea, dreams can come true — for a price.—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Spikes are consistently seen, particularly in the English Football League (EFL, tiers two to four in the men’s footballing pyramid), as supporters seek a football fix over the holiday period.—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 June 2025 While not a part of this bundle, Vow of Absolution expands the game to tier 5 by adding the Adeptus Astartes of the Absolvers chapter as playable character options.—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tier
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle French tire rank, from Old French — more at attire
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