low-grade
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-grade
Example Sentences
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She called it a low-grade terror: “You know how that feels, right? Where you’re worried all the time, and it’s like a low burn in your chest, queasiness in the belly.”
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Long-lasting, low-grade inflammation is known to contribute to many conditions associated with aging, including heart disease, frailty, and cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
The mine was restarted as a proving ground for Rio Tinto’s RIO 2.74%increase; green up pointing triangle new method of unlocking low-grade copper deposits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Many locals want the land back that was expropriated by PPC years ago to mine the low-grade brown coal so they can farm it again.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
He looked like a low-grade bookmaker dressed up for his daughter's wedding, and he was clearly very pleased with himself this evening.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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