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category

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


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Determining that someone is mentally incapacitated is not a simple process, but people over 16 who fall into this category are protected under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Issues in the smaller category can escape the notice of the largest fund managers, giving the Intrepid team an advantage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"These commodities do indeed fall into the category of volatile goods prices," added Pudji.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Just five years later, a DVD-by-mail business turned into a fledgling streaming service made history with a nomination for “House of Cards” in the same drama series category.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It is only from the 1640s that natural philosophy becomes a crucial category, largely owing to the influence of Descartes.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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