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[rayt-id] / ˈreɪt ɪd /


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Five years ago, Ofsted rated the NELC's children's services inadequate when it found children were being exposed to harm because of "widespread weaknesses" in the department.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

About 20% of the speculative-grade companies in the sector were rated highly distressed, more than any other industry tracked by ratings company Moody’s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

My portfolio manager, a CFP professional and fiduciary with the firm, has recommended moving a portion of the bond allocation into a deferred fixed annuity offered by a highly rated, unaffiliated insurance company.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

In fact, the City Section was only following rules adopted by its football coaches directing that teams be placed in brackets by strictly following where they are rated in computer rankings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

These bonds could then be sold to investors—pension funds, insurance companies—which were allowed to invest only in highly rated securities.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis


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