low-grade
Example Sentences
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The area was previously used for low-grade grazing and, sitting between two rivers with limited agricultural value, was identified as an ideal spot for rainforest restoration.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
That is based on Rhyolite, a rock with a low-grade, perhaps 0.1%, of rare earths.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
If the infection continues, the body can enter a state of low-grade inflammation: a constant immune response that never completely shuts down.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
If the kitchen feels far gone — trash, dishes, that low-grade sense of overwhelm — it’s easy to assume that anything short of a full clean won’t make a meaningful difference.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
“Too many low-grade officers around, for one thing.”
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
