graded

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We drove down new roads graded for housing, named after the citrus families who had once planted there, not a tree in sight.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

NBA champions historically rank in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, graded as points per 100 possessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Local officials are then graded by ICE based on the number of cases worked, the number of checks completed, the number of contact information updates and their average turnaround time.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

“Every single thing is going to be graded and judged and held to a high standard, and accountability will follow it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It is heavy from the weight of the graded paper, the weight of Vinke's praise.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti