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Recent Examples of subclass
Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid (a subclass of polyphenols) that act as powerful antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their red, purple, and blue colors.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins called microproteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
This is particularly true of a subclass called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices that implement our communication networks, or control infrastructure such as power grids or chemical plants.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins called microproteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
This is particularly true of a subclass called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices that implement our communication networks, or control infrastructure such as power grids or chemical plants.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subclass
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Among the subgroup who ate more unhealthy plant choices, those who ate the largest amount of had a 6% greater chance of developing dementia, according to the study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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That research, however, did see positive results in a subgroup of patients who were early in disease and declining rapidly.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ground teams at Kennedy offloaded the core stage—still lacking its engine section—from the barge on Tuesday and transferred it inside the Vehicle Assembly Building.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Golf advocates are still fighting plans for a surf park proposed for the middle section of the course.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Several zebra species and giraffe subspecies are native to Kenya.—
Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
18 Dec. 2022
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Washington moose belong to a subspecies called Shiras moose.—
Vonnai Phair,
Anchorage Daily News,
9 Dec. 2022
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The appointment marks a return of sorts for Dantas, who curated a project by Vik Muniz for the 2013–15 edition of the Vancouver Biennale.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
28 Apr. 2026
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Heuermann was a giant of sorts — 6 feet, 4 inches and 280-some pounds — and a monster of a particularly gruesome sort.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says its investigators executed a search warrant April 29 in the River Forest subdivision as part of a multi-state drug operation.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The council also gave its formal approval of a settlement with Olthof Homes, which will pay $38,500 to the town from a 2022 case for stormwater violations found at the Springdale subdivision construction site.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sandwiched between two hegemonic powers and facing an uncertain future, an emerging generation of artists, writers, and designers began exploring new areas of subjectivity.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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For generations, the 10th Amendment has been the rallying point for conservatives who believe that decisions are best made closest to the people affected by them.—
Jesse Plunkett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Better known as the Para-Commandos, these paratroopers are composed of volunteers from every military branch.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Notably, Bauhinia blakeana is a sterile hybrid, resulting from the cross-pollination of two different plant varieties.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Although Abel will be driving the meeting, Berkshire shareholders are likely to still poise a wide variety of questions to the company’s leadership.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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“Subclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subclass. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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