high-grade
Americanadjective
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of excellent or superior quality.
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(of ore) yielding a relatively large amount of the metal for which it is mined.
verb (used with object)
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Etymology
Origin of high-grade
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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“We think it is likely spreads are now on the verge of entering overshoot territory,” Nathaniel Rosenbaum, JPMorgan Chase head of U.S. high-grade credit strategy, and colleagues wrote in a recent note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Following tests, Romero is now expected to miss up to eight weeks with a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“The inclusion of a maiden resource for West Dome Underground and extensions at Main Dome Underground outline exciting high-grade additions which can serve as a supplement to the base load low-grade open pit,” says Hissey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Hardie has a reputation as a high-grade tactician and shot maker, while McMillan and Lammie are credited with reinventing the role of a sweeper.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Professor Jeffer had the scientific instruments, including a high-grade sextant, thermometer, and barometer, and also a good film camera with numerous rolls of films.
From First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle by Stratemeyer, Edward
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