caliber
Example Sentences
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"Same caliber, all the same type of cartridges," he explained, but one is banned while the other is not.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The film itself, however, doesn’t come close to matching the caliber of its talent, who frequently fail to elevate the movie’s treacly after-school-special script.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
To see an artist of this caliber in such a vulnerable position of trying something new coincided with portraying a character at a turning point in his life.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
There was no exchange between us; Betty said nothing, being the caliber of wife that she is, with the depth of understanding that she has—but I could feel the envelopment of her comfort.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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