1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in ranking
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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Recent Examples of grading
Given the terrain, the bridge-driveway was designed to reduce the grading level, Bilyk said.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Charlotte data center land records The city land disturbance permit indicates that the developer will begin site work on the property, such as grading, along with soil erosion and sedimentation control.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The project includes grading, seeding and blanketing the hill with the goal of helping the grass get established.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
By automating repetitive tasks such as grading, attendance tracking and reporting, AI can significantly reduce this burden.
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Dr Aishah Alyammahi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The ambitious redevelopment could take 15 years and cost $1 billion to $2 billion, with only $120 million secured so far for seismic retrofits and grading work.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The results also pointed to the need for easy-to-understand, consumer-facing sustainability labeling, similar to the Nutri-Score — France’s A to F food grading system, which appears front and center on all packaging — cited by respondents as a potential inspiration for fashion.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Trading card grading leader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will begin accepting submissions at its first full-scale European grading center in Frankfurt, Germany, in July, the company announced Thursday.
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Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Charlotte data center land records The city land disturbance permit indicates that the developer will begin site work on the property, such as grading, along with soil erosion and sedimentation control.
—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The project includes grading, seeding and blanketing the hill with the goal of helping the grass get established.
—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
By automating repetitive tasks such as grading, attendance tracking and reporting, AI can significantly reduce this burden.
—
Dr Aishah Alyammahi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The ambitious redevelopment could take 15 years and cost $1 billion to $2 billion, with only $120 million secured so far for seismic retrofits and grading work.
—
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The results also pointed to the need for easy-to-understand, consumer-facing sustainability labeling, similar to the Nutri-Score — France’s A to F food grading system, which appears front and center on all packaging — cited by respondents as a potential inspiration for fashion.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Trading card grading leader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will begin accepting submissions at its first full-scale European grading center in Frankfurt, Germany, in July, the company announced Thursday.
—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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About a week before Illinois passed its law classifying prediction markets as sports betting operators, the CFTC proposed new rulemaking that lays out how the commission would manage its exclusive control over regulating these markets.
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The British meteorological service has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in the days forward, classifying the coming wave as a risk to life.
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Here’s more on the true crime genre, and a list of high-ranking true crime podcasts for June 2026.
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Plaintiffs counter that Carr likely exchanged messages with Musk or other high-ranking DOGE officials.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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The Batch Zero framework aims to speed up the study process by grouping qualified projects of at least 75 MW into one study so ERCOT can assess demand, allocate grid capacity and identify transmission upgrades.
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That’s because Star Man, aka the guy who is rating the restaurant, will be there.
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Ultimately, this mayo was rather divisive, with tasters either rating it very high or very low.
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One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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The game plan in a modern Feeney game revolves around strategically placing the elders in the batting lineup to avoid having two quick strikeouts or slow runners on base.
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At the time of writing, the video describes the G2 robots as having already surpassed 10 hours of continuous operation, successfully sorting more than 3,000 items with a 100 percent success rate.
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Every other industry should be studying these numbers as a preview of its own reckoning — because the same sorting event is coming, and most sectors are less prepared than retail was.
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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