as in cheap
of low quality
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
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Recent Examples of low-grade
These bundles invariably include a shoddy tripod, a questionable memory card, an off-brand battery, and a low-grade camera bag, plus maybe an air puffer and microfiber cleaning cloth.
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PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
Studies in animals and humans have shown that diabetes is associated with persistent low-grade systemic inflammation due to a class of small proteins called pro-inflammatory cytokines.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
The ensuing low-grade conflict between Israel and Hezbollah turned into a full-fledged war in September, when Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, sent ground troops into Lebanon and expanded its airstrikes.
—Arezou Rezvani, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
Studies in animals and humans have shown that diabetes is associated with persistent low-grade systemic inflammation due to a class of small proteins called pro-inflammatory cytokines.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
The ensuing low-grade conflict between Israel and Hezbollah turned into a full-fledged war in September, when Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, sent ground troops into Lebanon and expanded its airstrikes.
—Arezou Rezvani, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-grade
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The trade-off for the cheaper prices comes in slower shipping speeds.Katie Tarasov,Devan Burris, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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But coal has been losing ground in recent years, as the U.S. has steadily come to rely more on cheap natural gas and renewable energy sources — and less on coal.Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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One Czech general later recalled that Israel’s performance in that operation made the Soviet Union realize how inferior its technology was to its Cold War rivals.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Millions of Jews were murdered at those camps during the Holocaust, alongside political opponents of the Nazi regime and members of groups declared to be racially or biologically inferior, such as Roma and homosexuals.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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His role comes a year after a poor performance in his Madison Square Garden debut just eight games into his NBA career: 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and a block.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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As of Tuesday afternoon, a winter weather advisory was in place warning of poor driving conditions in parts of the state.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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That would be a terrible mistake, the Fienberg brothers argued in a Dec. 17 letter that addressed only Bowers’s federal death sentence.David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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Leaving wet clothes in the washing machine for too long can lead to mold and mildew, which could permanently stain your clothes—and lead to terrible smells.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Handmade Kent 9T Graphite Hair Comb for Gentle Untangling Handmade from cellulose acetate, this saw-cut comb gently glides through short, long, straight, curly, fine, and coarse hair to tenderly undo tangles and remove knots.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Salt And Oil Some cooks like to use coarse salt to remove stubborn messes on cast iron.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Millennial comedians let rotten bureaucrats go unprotested.Armond White, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, if the new Council commission ended up pushing rotten ideas like getting rid of term limits, then the mayor’s commission could issue their own proposals, which would automatically supersede the Council’s measures from the ballot.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Their worst fears were confirmed when the mother and her kittens were killed, leaving only Evergreen unaccounted for.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The team has gotten worse as a result of Adams’ offseason moves.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That’s because mycoplasma isn’t affected by these common antibiotics.Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are common treatments and strategies:3 Medications Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) can help reduce pain and inflammation.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-grade. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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