as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the old-line yachting gentry frowns on vulgar displays of wealth
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Behind the gallery is the Clay Studio at Wishing Springs, which offers beginner through advanced classes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025 -
The Melting Point offers beginner friendly classes for age seven and up.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The assessment found that PFNA interferes with human development by causing lower birth weights and, based on animal evidence, likely causes damage to the liver and to male reproductive systems, including reductions in testosterone levels, sperm production and the size of reproductive organs.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The ranks of Trump enemies with legal blowback could soon include former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The 29-year-old ranks 12th in pressures generated among NFL edge rushers, one spot behind Abdul Carter, and has four sacks through five games.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Gentries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentries. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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