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one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the bottom tier of entrants
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This end table is constructed with a sturdy steel frame and three wooden tiers to maximize storage space and decor display.
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Developers can access it through OpenAI's various APIs on paid tiers, though the company is uncertain about its long-term availability.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Both of the band’s charting wins have entered the highest tier, and the K-pop girl group's track record remains perfect as a new smash arrives.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For example, Frontier Fiber plans offer pricing similar to many cable internet plans on comparable speed tiers, not to mention Frontier’s unlimited data and zero equipment fees.
—Pcmag Brandx and Frontier, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Developers can access it through OpenAI's various APIs on paid tiers, though the company is uncertain about its long-term availability.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Both of the band’s charting wins have entered the highest tier, and the K-pop girl group's track record remains perfect as a new smash arrives.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For example, Frontier Fiber plans offer pricing similar to many cable internet plans on comparable speed tiers, not to mention Frontier’s unlimited data and zero equipment fees.
—Pcmag Brandx and Frontier, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tier. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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