regrade
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a word derived from
grade.
gradenouna degree or step in a scale, as of rank, advancement, quality, value, or intensity.
Example Sentences
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Now Sheridan fears he may have to foot the bill to bring in clean soil and regrade his property before he can rebuild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
He said the council's plans to regrade drivers were shocking and unfair but he had sympathy with residents impacted by the disruption.
From BBC ● May 18, 2025
“We’re not allowed to just come in here and regrade and reclaim the coal piles that are, you know, looming above town,” explained Jacob Pederson, who was with the program for years.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2022
Built to replace a wooden structure destabilized by the regrade, its graceful, sturdy lines reflected bright boomtown hopes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2021
Dear Sir: By regrade of October 1st, the value of the railroad land you occupy, included in your ranch of Los Muertos, has been fixed at $27.00 per acre.
From The Octopus : A story of California by Frank Norris