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rank

adjective as in obscene, vulgar

noun as in column, tier of individuals

verb as in be worthwhile; have supremacy

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But his teams are known for being well-rounded — James Madison averages 37.8 points, ranking No. 10 nationally, while giving up 16 points, also ranking No. 10.

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Despite major progress in medicine, infections caused by viruses and bacteria continue to rank among the leading causes of death worldwide.

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The three Israeli arms companies in the ranking accounted for more than half of that, as their combined revenues grew by 16 percent to $16.2 billion.

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A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 2.

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And certainly “Arcadia,” Mr. Stoppard’s time-traveling story that embraces the history of English gardens, advanced mathematics, Lord Byron and the unquenchable thirst for knowledge, ranks high among the great plays of the past several decades.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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