classification
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Niewiadoma-Phinney began the 146.8km ride from La Voulte-sur-Rhone third in the general classification, one minute and 17 seconds behind race leader Marlen Reusser, with Demi Vollering second.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Each classification in the Hornbostel-Sachs system has divisions aplenty, followed by subdivisions and further subdivisions, for a total of more than 300 categories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
By occupying this unusual position, the genus helps fill an important gap in the existing classification system.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Anything faster is classified as an moped or e-motorcycle, which can require someone to have a motorcycle classification on their license.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Though we despised the classification system, most of the men had by that time risen to at least C level, where they were permitted to study.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
While others were perfecting their sourdough loaves or getting into bird-watching during the pandemic, Facundo Monteiro Kempf, a 35-year-old who works in cybersecurity for Microsoft, was memorizing Burgundian vineyard classifications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
But Prof Penny Johnes, a leading water quality scientist at the University of Bristol, told BBC News the true picture was almost certainly worse than the classifications suggested.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Unfortunately, most investors don’t focus on these issues; getting clarity about complex legal and regulatory classifications is boring and abstract.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Officials describe the update as a modernization effort intended to streamline outdated or redundant classifications and create a more efficient system for supporting service members’ religious needs.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Of course, Dell wasn't supposed to give the kids any kind of classifications, but what good is an organizing system without methods of separation?
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Vocabulary lists containing classification
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Expository Writing, List 1
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STAAR Grade 6 Reading: Informational Text
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