be classed
Example Sentences
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In the latest State of the UK Climate report, external, the Met Office says weather that used to be classed as extreme is becoming the "new normal".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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
The court said she spent 163 days in Spain in that financial year - 20 days short of the threshold for her to be classed as a resident for tax purposes.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
However, artificial light can be classed as a statutory nuisance if it "interferes with the use or enjoyment of a home" or is likely to "injure health".
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 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
