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subclasses

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plural of subclass

as in subgroups

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Some sections have been redacted to protect sources and the personal data of third parties, authorities said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
But large sections of seats remained empty across the venue's upper level.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of sections

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But the roadway is already the primary street for several subdivisions, including the Brookstone Apartments, which has over 220 units, and the Mallard Grove housing subdivision, which has 114 homes.

— DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of subdivisions

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However, some boxwood varieties naturally shift color throughout the year, so slight bronzing in fall and winter is nothing to worry about.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Here, your guide to the metaphorical — and literal — cream of the crop for fall, coming in ranging intensities and fruity and dessert-like varieties.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of varieties

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Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The period included two incomplete passes to Thornton, who looked a little more out of sorts than usual throughout this particular day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sorts

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Prices for most types of petroleum products have gone up since the war with Iran began in late February, amid limits on how much could flow through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
The drag system handles up to 15 pounds – enough for most types of fish in lakes and ponds.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of types

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Most branches have maker spaces for artists looking to record music with professional studio equipment.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Overall, the bank plans to add 100 new branches across its footprint in the next two years, with 20 targeted specifically for the Charlotte market.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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