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Recent Examples of nonclassified
Another complex question could be the defense’s demand to see classified evidence seized in the case, and the lengthy process for the government to clear versions of such evidence for public release or prepare nonclassified summaries.
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Spencer S. Hsu, David Ovalle, Jacqueline Alemany and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post, Anchorage Daily News, 13 June 2023
From weapons development to diplomatic negotiations, and from code-breaking projects to scientific research, the postwar American government produced more classified information than nonclassified information by several orders of magnitude.
—Brian Hochman, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
According to government court findings, the FBI recovered more than 300 classified documents and thousands of nonclassified government materials from Mar-a-Lago.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2023
At the time, the press was all too happy to blame Bill Clinton for his wife’s loss when Mr. Comey, for nonclassified consumption, cited Mr. Clinton’s tarmac meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch as the reason for his intervention.
—Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2017
Spencer S. Hsu, David Ovalle, Jacqueline Alemany and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post, Anchorage Daily News, 13 June 2023
From weapons development to diplomatic negotiations, and from code-breaking projects to scientific research, the postwar American government produced more classified information than nonclassified information by several orders of magnitude.
—Brian Hochman, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
According to government court findings, the FBI recovered more than 300 classified documents and thousands of nonclassified government materials from Mar-a-Lago.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2023
At the time, the press was all too happy to blame Bill Clinton for his wife’s loss when Mr. Comey, for nonclassified consumption, cited Mr. Clinton’s tarmac meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch as the reason for his intervention.
—Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonclassified
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The notice sought comment on several questions, including whether the NDA should cover only unclassified information and what appropriate actions, if any, agencies should consider for new or current employees who choose not to sign the agreement.—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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While the memo said that staff could use policies developed under the PRA, Warrington said the new policy would cover the retention of both classified and unclassified material going forward.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Nonclassified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonclassified. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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