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[kat-i-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee] / ˈkæt ɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i /


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There was no category in the bookstore in 1970 for YA.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

It had gone into the awards with 12 nominations across 10 categories, but missed out in the supporting performer category and, perhaps most surprisingly, music.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

LIV Golf does not fit into that category and was not mentioned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Balenciaga plans to expand the women’s collection and strengthen its leather goods category, while broadening its geographical presence beyond Asia, where it performs well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I didn’t even know there was a special category for disabled bowling.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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