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as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn
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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction
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This year, classes include theology, Latin, anatomy and physiology, algebra, geometry and logic.
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With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Analysts have warned that any form of Iranian control could have long-term effects on oil flows through the Strait, as transits may not fully recover to pre-war levels if Tehran retains strategic control of the waterway.
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Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
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Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.
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The film catapulted Sara and her costars — Matthew Broderick, Alan Tuck, and Jennifer Grey — to new echelons of fame.
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But twists of fate instead sent him on a path full of political highs and lows that included the upper echelons of law and business.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.
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Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs for the region’s technology sector, according to official filings with the state’s labor agency.
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Her previous roles include principal and district leadership positions in Woodland Joint Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts.
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The measure would require them to stay 500 feet from schools and places of worship, 100 feet from homes, and 1,000 feet from other dispensaries.
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With sore-spot Chiron entering your 2nd House of Resources, money, time, and self-worth become places for gentle repair and stronger boundaries.
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“Strata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strata. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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