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tiers

noun

plural of tier

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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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Recent Examples of tiers Now airlines are building different tiers into the same cabin. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Non-enterprise tiers enjoy 100GB of storage and 500GB of bandwidth per month. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 The first two tiers include core state commitments such as the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a tax credit for manufacturers and the high-speed rail. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Because Microsoft uses a job level system to determine career tiers, the salaries vary wildly. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026 Like the big men on Friday, this list is divided into seven different tiers. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Credit score requirements There are two basic tiers for FHA credit-score requirements. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 It will be built upon a simple definition of player eligibility without reliance on ranking tiers, making the program available to US Open main draw singles and doubles competitors. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Prices for most types of petroleum products have gone up since the war with Iran began in late February, amid limits on how much could flow through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
The drag system handles up to 15 pounds – enough for most types of fish in lakes and ponds.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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In the book’s 16 central chapters, Roden wanders from central categories such as yogurt, egg dishes, breads and pickles, showing how the countries of this region prepare stunning variations of common foodstuffs.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Education and health services added 45,000 to lead all categories, with the latter group being at the forefront of employment growth.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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Bold graphic designs of all kinds, really, are a common American trademark.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Ahead, rug experts explain how to clean and care for outdoor rugs of all kinds, including what to use and what to avoid to keep yours looking inviting throughout the seasons.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

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