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classification

[klas-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Los Angeles authorities have insisted that their original classification of Salehpour’s death was correct — and accused her wealthy family of trying to twist the facts to serve their narrative of what happened.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

You can see this in the writing of professor Carlos Augusto Monteiro, who is the researcher behind the Nova classification.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

However, the nest structures themselves were distinct enough to receive their own taxonomic classification.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

“Although Vibe ultimately defies traditional vehicle classification, it plays comfortably in nearly every automotive category, while fitting neatly into none,” GM gushed in a press release around the time the Vibe was introduced.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

“This is my job during nomination season. This publication lists every job classification the Bureau has to offer. What positions you are allowed to pursue depends on both your potential and your ability.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

Unfortunately, most investors don’t focus on these issues; getting clarity about complex legal and regulatory classifications is boring and abstract.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

Officials describe the update as a modernization effort intended to streamline outdated or redundant classifications and create a more efficient system for supporting service members’ religious needs.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

US tariffs on Chinese goods are a complex web of overlapping rates and product classifications that have evolved in recent years since Trump launched a trade war in his first presidential term.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

Migration histories, duration of residence, fertility patterns and detailed employment classifications became standard.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

As it turned out, Blue Eyes knew a lot more than the scientific classifications of plants and animals.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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