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category

[kat-i-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee] / ˈkæt ɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i /


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Determining that someone is mentally incapacitated is not a simple process, but people over 16 who fall into this category are protected under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Issues in the smaller category can escape the notice of the largest fund managers, giving the Intrepid team an advantage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"These commodities do indeed fall into the category of volatile goods prices," added Pudji.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“I certainly would not put myself in that category, but I do have a lot of dreams.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

She appointed herself in charge of fruit gathering, not surprisingly, this being the category of housework that takes place farthest from a house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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