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classified

[klas-uh-fahyd] / ˈklæs əˌfaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
top-secret
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But like so many others classified as landlords, my ancestors lost their land and faced persecution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

With all the challenges, Lt-Col Hanes classified the operation as a success, saying it is a testament to Canada's growing expertise in an unforgiving climate.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

When reports emerged that one crew member had been rescued, it did not require access to classified information to infer that the second was still missing.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Pakistan is classified as a lower-middle-income country, with roughly 25 percent of its 240 million population living in poverty, as per World Bank data.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“With the investigation being classified, the most I can say is we’re currently out of leads.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston