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Ofsted said it had worked closely with unions and parents to develop the new report card inspection system, and would continue to grade schools.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
You can’t always grade the stock market on a curve.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Walters’ younger half brother, Noah Collins, was in second grade at the time and lived around the block from Walters and their grandparents.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A study published online in August 2026 in Food and Chemical Toxicology evaluated commercial grade sucralose using several genetic toxicity tests in cells and animals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
He had spent the first half of third grade under the tutelage of a teacher named Mr. Carbine, who had leavened the civics lessons with fun facts about presidents.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
The researchers also plan to test other forms of biochar, evaluate the mixture in different grades of concrete and mortar, and study whether pre-soaked biochar can further improve its performance.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Average grades in preparatory math, precalculus and calculus across UC continue their five-year decline, while D and F grades, no-pass marks and withdrawals in those courses have gone up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
With an export ban in place, U.S. refiners would likely drop their diesel production significantly, but the U.S. would still need to import certain grades of gasoline and other fuels, Babin said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“I have good enough grades to get into a good college, but I want something that’ll make me stand out,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Finally, while Mrs. Lopez was recording grades, I had a chance to pull the paper from my backpack.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
She also compared it to her experience having her sleep graded by professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
In England, GCSEs are graded using a numerical system from 9 to 1, having previously used an A-to-U letter system.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The bill only applies to specific developments, including those that are proposed on an graded infill site and those that pay construction workers a prevailing wage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
If graded on a curve for performance this year, financial stocks would still barely receive a passing grade.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
He listed all of his papers graded as he thought the various committee members would grade them; he listed all of his papers with the grades they properly deserved.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
He added that the council had made significant progress on a new pay and grading system since the period the Accounts Commission examined.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Once in college, students encounter easy courses with inflated grading that don’t challenge them to develop their potential.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Trading-card grading volume is growing year over year, hitting a record high this April, and so is counterfeit activity.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
You might say that’s mawkish, or that I’m grading on a curve for a first-time filmmaker.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
After dinner, as I’m clearing dishes and the Doctorita is grading papers at the table, I say, “Doctorita, I want to go to school.”
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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