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grade

[greyd] / greɪd /




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"It can mean missed days at work, poor sleep and, for some teenagers and young people, active hay fever symptoms can mean they drop an academic grade in their exams."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The biggest borrowers in Asia, where the oil price shock is hitting hardest, are investment grade fiscal powerhouses like Indonesia or Philippines.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Michelle Lanning, a first grade teacher at Studebaker Elementary, said some teachers have had to switch away from doctors that know them and their family to save money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

In the second portion, which is more than three hours long, they are tested on their ability to grade the coffee based on factors such as smell and color.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Now that she was in sixth grade, she’d . . . changed.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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