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one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification
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Recent Examples of classification
The classification update is not a new recall or a change to the Dec. 16 recall, Frito-Lay said in a statement.
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Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
But Bess was being held in the prison’s general population, not a more closely supervised area, his classification score sheet from July 2024 shows.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Rozell’s model combined a neural network classification scheme (for analyzing brain signals) with a generative causal explainer (for identifying key activity patterns).
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 June 2025
Tips To Maintain Domestic Trust Status The following tips may support a trust to retain its domestic classification:
Appoint U.S. Persons for decision-making roles: Ensure that trustees and individuals named and appointed with decision-making authority are U.S. persons.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
But Bess was being held in the prison’s general population, not a more closely supervised area, his classification score sheet from July 2024 shows.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Rozell’s model combined a neural network classification scheme (for analyzing brain signals) with a generative causal explainer (for identifying key activity patterns).
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 June 2025
Tips To Maintain Domestic Trust Status The following tips may support a trust to retain its domestic classification:
Appoint U.S. Persons for decision-making roles: Ensure that trustees and individuals named and appointed with decision-making authority are U.S. persons.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classification
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Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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There are three holidays when alcohol of any kind is prohibited from being sold in Tennessee.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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“Classification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classification. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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