low-grade
Example Sentences
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Chronic low-grade inflammation has long been considered a possible contributor to breast cancer development.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
The area was previously used for low-grade grazing and, sitting between two rivers with limited agricultural value, was identified as an ideal spot for rainforest restoration.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
That is based on Rhyolite, a rock with a low-grade, perhaps 0.1%, of rare earths.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
If the kitchen feels far gone — trash, dishes, that low-grade sense of overwhelm — it’s easy to assume that anything short of a full clean won’t make a meaningful difference.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
A low-grade diet for a bitter climate, and one must refuel often.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
