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classified

[klas-uh-fahyd] / ˈklæs əˌfaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
top-secret
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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

Researchers classified the dinosaur as an unenlagiid, a group of small to medium sized theropod dinosaurs known from Late Cretaceous rocks in South America, Antarctica, Australia, and Madagascar.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" were ordered to leave Leipzig city centre on Tuesday evening while two arrests were made following clashes between supporters of the Eagles and Rayo Vallecano.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The U.S. imports $3 trillion in manufactured goods annually, with $750 billion classified as “Achilles’ heel” due to supply chain vulnerabilities.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But while Owen, Gould, and Lyell named and classified the South American treasures, Darwin turned his mind to other problems.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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