as in cheap
of low quality
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
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Recent Examples of low-grade
That’s roughly equivalent to a low-grade domestic fibre broadband connection.
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Barry Collins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The infection starts with symptoms like a runny nose, a low-grade fever and a tickly cough.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
All the while, the Jensens (young Julia included) treat her with a shifting mix of condescending paternalism and low-grade hostility.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
During the first one to two weeks, the infected person may just have a runny or stuffed up nose, an occasional cough, and possibly a low-grade fever.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Barry Collins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The infection starts with symptoms like a runny nose, a low-grade fever and a tickly cough.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
All the while, the Jensens (young Julia included) treat her with a shifting mix of condescending paternalism and low-grade hostility.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
During the first one to two weeks, the infected person may just have a runny or stuffed up nose, an occasional cough, and possibly a low-grade fever.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The standard plan with ads costs $6.99/month, less than half the cost of the regular standard plan ($15.49/month), and much cheaper than the top-tier premium plan ($22.99/month).Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The poorest Americans also have access to health care and education systems that, while obviously inferior compared to those enjoyed by rich Americans, are still superior to those of very poor countries.Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The suit described the online school as inferior to Doe’s previous school.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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More than 40% of pregnant people were exposed to extreme heat, and nearly three-quarters lived in areas with poor air quality, the report found.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some, his hardcore base, agree with everything the former president says right down to the coarsest insults.Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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At least Kristi and Mari could be there to keep an eye on her, instead of just letting her fend for herself near all that juicy, rotten produce.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: The city's Solid Waste Management Department will accept rotten jack-o'-lantern carcasses and other pumpkin remnants today through Dec. 6 — a longer window than in past years.Shafaq Patel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Zach Wilson’s younger brother settled in as the game progressed, but then threw a bad INT in the fourth to end Utah’s comeback attempt.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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As the screw twists and turns, the Broken Rock, led on the show by the Chairman Thomas Rainwater, find themselves on both the dealing and receiving ends of bad land deals and villainous behavior from local and out-of-state actors.Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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One common surgical option is excision, where the fibroma is completely removed using surgical tools such as a scalpel.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Prevent Dry or Scratchy Throats Just as dry skin can be a problem in low humidity environments, a dry or scratchy throat is also a common issue people struggle with during the dry winter months.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-grade. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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