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[greyd] / greɪd /




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“The headlines you read are not necessarily reflective of the private credit market, of which we’ve been a big participant in the above investment grade business, and we’ll continue to be so,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The truest of blue-and-gold bloods, Gabriela decided in third grade that she wanted to play for UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He supports a cap on A’s because of the corrosive effects of grade inflation, and would have supported an even stricter policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They said they were negotiating with trade union representatives about proposals to change the "academic staffing model" which would increase the use of grade 6 academic tutors, the lowest grade of staff.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He started seventh grade, which meant a new school and new teachers.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville