Example Sentences

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His cancer was graded stage three, and is not in his bones or nervous system.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Opposite that was a giant dirt lot, graded flat.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

NBA champions historically rank in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, graded as points per 100 possessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Local officials are then graded by ICE based on the number of cases worked, the number of checks completed, the number of contact information updates and their average turnaround time.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

When George Naylor delivers his truckload of corn, it is weighed and graded and his account is credited with that day’s price per bushel.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan