1
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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2
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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The couple notified their children’s school so teachers would be aware when classes resumed in the fall.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025 -
The property features Techno Gym equipment (the gym girlies that get it, get it), as well as high-intensity fitness classes and sauna/steam room.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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Experts are concerned for what this might mean for ambition levels at the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, next month.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Exercising can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, but the timing of exercise also matters.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Grey typically isn’t a colour associated with fun, but the background, lettering, stripe down the middle and sleeve design, have defied logic to propel the Raiders into the higher echelons of these rankings.—
Ajay Rose,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Few things are more luxurious than a cashmere sweater, but the luscious fabric isn’t reserved solely for the upper echelons of society.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, one of the execs announcing Goldstine’s exit was then-Universal Filmed Entertainment chairman Jeff Shell, who subsequently rose up the ranks to become NBCUniversal CEO.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The organization, which counts about a million scouts in its ranks, offers hundreds of merit badges spanning everything from fishing to fingerprinting.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nestlé announces layoffs Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil announced in a LinkedIn post on Thursday that the company is laying off more than 16,000 employees—mostly white-collar positions—to cut costs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rutter is more effective running from deep positions than linking play with his back to goal when tightly marked.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, new energy shines through with international flavors at places such as Salt City Market, along with a buzzy bar culture that arguably rivals those of much larger cities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Even underground facilities are usually impossible to build in these places, because the construction sites get targeted.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Strata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strata. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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