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tier

[teer] / tɪər /


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Tier 1 zoning, which includes heavy-rail lines such as the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

DNB’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio—a measure of a bank’s financial strength—stood at 18.1%, roughly in line with expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The book is an elegant, vivid slice of that time period; Bertei takes you to the Mudd Club, to Tier 3, to Max’s Kansas City, and, yes, to CBGB’s.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“Sticking to these Tier 1 markets is a big part of the strategy for Digital Realty and Equinix,” says BMO Capital Market analyst Ari Klein.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“No, man. It’s my tickets. I had twenty-three Tier Two and Tier Three tickets in the last year.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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