be classed

Example Sentences

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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

Given there are safer and more conventional riot-control agents available to police, an obsolete and more potent agent could be classed as a chemical weapon, according to weapons experts consulted by the BBC.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

But, as a benchmark, it is understood that the wave of attacks on UK retailers in the spring, which affected Marks and Spencer, The Co-op and Harrods, would be classed as a significant incidents.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

The government has welcomed a recommendation from the New Towns Taskforce that at least 40% of these new homes should be classed as affordable housing.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The forgiveness, rather, of those many persons whose absence from higher education permitted me to be classed a minority student.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez