reclassified

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The case was later reclassified to be linked with Lea County, New Mexico, because the dog was brought over by a New Mexico resident to the clinic in Texas, officials said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified how it views cannabis, a step marking a historic shift in the country's drug policy.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Another player who has reclassified from the same tournament is Huntington Beach pitcher Jared Grindlinger, who will join the class of 2026, making himself available for this summer’s MLB amateur draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Kennedy appeared to be referring to roughly 17 peptides the FDA reclassified in 2023, citing “potential significant safety risks,” barring compounding pharmacies from making them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

He had fought for South Africa during World War II in North Africa and Italy, but after his return, a white bureaucrat had reclassified him as African.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela