be classed
Example Sentences
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In its latest State of the UK Climate report, the Met Office says weather that used to be classed as extreme is becoming the "new normal".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
It is possible that many areas will officially be classed as being in a heatwave when Sunday's temperatures are confirmed.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Stacey said it was "quite interesting" to no longer be classed as a village, and that some people might be upset.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
But this could mean British students studying abroad would also be looked at less favourably because they would also be classed as IMGs.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025
Reductio ad absurdum, by this token, would be classed as a figure of thought, whereas isocolon—a sequence of phrases the same length—or alliteration would be figures of speech.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
