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[kat-i-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee] / ˈkæt ɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i /


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"We sold tens of thousands as soon as it came out, so very quickly we felt that this category was very popular."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Róise McCann, a research officer with Law Centre NI, said the data does not distinguish which other routes fall into this category.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Its reported energy ranks it among the most powerful cosmic-ray events ever observed, placing it in the same rare category as the "Oh-My-God particle" recorded in 1991.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In the financial-fitness category, for example, we factored in profitability, balance-sheet strength and financial stability but gave slightly more weight to growth trajectory and competitive position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Emma Watson won the all-inclusive category Best Actor award, which was presented by nonbinary actor Asia Kate Dillon.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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