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as in ranked
to arrange or assign according to type
classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity
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as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
classify the information you got from the Internet by source
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Recent Examples of classified
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Bauer represented Biden amid a special counsel investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
UConn went 6-1 at home and was one of only three Group of Five teams (as the program is classified as an independent) to go undefeated against Group of Five opponents (7-0).
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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The 78-year-old politician was under investigation for election interference and illegally handling classified documents before he was elected to a second term as president last month.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Bauer represented Biden amid a special counsel investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nitrosamines are classified as probable human carcinogens, with long-term exposure potentially increasing the risk of developing cancer.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
UConn went 6-1 at home and was one of only three Group of Five teams (as the program is classified as an independent) to go undefeated against Group of Five opponents (7-0).
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania were able to persuade a simulated self-driving car to ignore stop signs and even drive off a bridge, get a wheeled robot to find the best place to detonate a bomb, and force a four-legged robot to spy on people and enter restricted areas.Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hours earlier, Israel fired on individuals attempting to reenter restricted areas in the town of Markaba, citing ceasefire violations, while Lebanon reported two injuries from the incident.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since her last secret was discovered by a hook-wielding murderer, perhaps Sarah Michelle Gellar isn't the ideal keeper of confidential information.Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In January, the company filed a confidential S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Circle also has close ties to Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange.Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The program is organized by European Film Promotion and is supported by Creative Europe’s MEDIA Programme of the European Union.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But John had not wanted to invite his aunt to their very private — and top secret — wedding on Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia, earlier that year, on Sept. 21.Liz McNeil, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bill was introduced after Netanyahu's spokesperson was arrested for allegedly stealing top secret intelligence and leaking it to the foreign press.Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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This second release, produced using copper pot stills and aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, is distinguished by its single-year harvest.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The label is beloved for its robust offering of polished foundation pieces with ease, all distinguished by premium materials and subtle yet striking details.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Commerce Department is expected to finalize the award in the coming weeks, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic information.Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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Forest Service spokesperson Kari Hines said the wildfire moved to the north initially, toward nonpublic portions of Bastrop State Park and nearby rural homes.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024
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The shiny and laminated papers are non-recyclable and contribute significantly to carbon emissions and will be categorized as as general waste, with their final destination being landfills.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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She was recently named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard and Rolling Stone categorized her as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Classified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classified. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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