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tier

[teer] / tɪər /


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This is why buying a refundable ticket, which will likely cost a bit more as it’s generally in a higher tier, would be smart.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The moves, ostensibly to reduce corruption in the military’s ranks, leave the top tier of Xi’s armed services, which haven’t engaged in combat for nearly half a century, decimated and demoralized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

After leading them into the Championship play-offs last season he left Ashton Gate in June 2025 to take over at second tier rivals Norwich City.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

My wife now uses a wheelchair so we were able to get a few tickets at the lower tier because of this.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The bottom tier of the enormous chandelier blazed on.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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