categorical

Example Sentences

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It would be insulting to make broad categorical claims about the Catholic church as a whole.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Long existing beyond the boundaries of race, nationhood and categorical art movements, Lam produced a range of work, including graphic design, book illustrations, large Jackson Pollock-inspired abstractions, and expressionistic ceramics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Dr. Cohen's research demonstrates that traditional categorical systems fail to reflect underlying biological realities or clinical presentations adequately.

From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025

Could he give a categorical assurance that the next time he meets these MPs there won't have been another scandal?

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

It was the first time the Court had issued a categorical ban on a punishment other than the death penalty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson