classified

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All people showing signs of the virus are initially classified as suspected cases and admitted to treatment centres.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The games, the largest sporting event in U.S. history, have been classified as a national security event, meaning federal law enforcement can deploy its most extensive security measures under the Department of Homeland Security umbrella.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

M88 is classified as an active galaxy because a supermassive black hole at its center is actively consuming gas and dust.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

While classified as temporary, Greer also noted that the statute allowing Section 122 tariffs doesn’t indicate when they can be reused.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Inside Wall Street they were classified, at best, as “high net worth individuals.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis