be classed

Example Sentences

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It is possible that many areas will officially be classed as being in a heatwave when Sunday's temperatures are confirmed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It argues such conditions should be classed as "non-work limiting" - with people offered support rather than money.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Stacey said it was "quite interesting" to no longer be classed as a village, and that some people might be upset.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Private rented dwellings were most likely to be classed as non-decent - in all 21% were.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Reductio ad absurdum, by this token, would be classed as a figure of thought, whereas isocolon—a sequence of phrases the same length—or alliteration would be figures of speech.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith