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Recent Examples of reclassify
The proposition reclassifies shoplifting and other non-violent crimes as felonies, rolling back part of a 2014 law that classified these offenses, including theft under $950, as misdemeanors.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The 37 people will have their death sentences reclassified from execution to life without parole, according to a statement issued by the White House.
—Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
High School Sports Chatsworth’s Alijah Arenas decides to reclassify and become member of 2025 class
Dec. 3, 2024
Brentwood got the ball back with 8.8 seconds left after Ariza missed two free throws but could not pull out the victory.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Voting rights An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The 37 people will have their death sentences reclassified from execution to life without parole, according to a statement issued by the White House.
—Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
High School Sports Chatsworth’s Alijah Arenas decides to reclassify and become member of 2025 class
Dec. 3, 2024
Brentwood got the ball back with 8.8 seconds left after Ariza missed two free throws but could not pull out the victory.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Voting rights An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclassify
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Hamas has suffered major losses but has repeatedly regrouped after Israeli operations.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Now, the Kings must regroup with an interim head coach amidst rampant rumors surrounding De’Aaron Fox’s long-term future with the franchise.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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When mistakes are low-consequence, smart leaders recategorize errors as learning opportunities, evolutionary misguidance and situational myopia rather than doling out errors with penalties and professional purgatory.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2021
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The reintroduced bill would recategorize cranial prosthetics as durable medical equipment covered under the Social Security Act.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2021
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Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Of the 16 total deaths in both fires, the only victim identified by officials was Victor Shaw, 66, who died Wednesday protecting his home in Altadena.—
Susan Miller,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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Nine North Carolina residents were recognized on Forbes’ 2025 30 Under 30 List, highlighting young entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators who are making significant contributions to a variety of industries.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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While certain types of salt may lose potency, clump up, or change in texture, the core structure of the salt will remain intact.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2025
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At the top of the cosmic hierarchy, giant groups of galaxies clump into sprawling, matter-rich filaments and sheets around gaping intergalactic voids, but past that, structure seems to peter out.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
1 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will likely refer you to an allergist (a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating allergies) for evaluation.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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The David Lynch Foundation referred The Times to the family’s post when asked for confirmation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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That same day, the actress-producer escalated her own legal action by officially filing a federal complaint against Baldoni's company and others.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Hackman Capital acquired the CBS Television City property in 2019, filing its application to redevelop the site two years later.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Calculated by dividing a person's weight by their height, the result then classifies individuals into categories: underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Loot boxes are banned in many EU countries, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, as they are classified as a form of gambling, while countries like Spain and the UK are considering stricter regulations.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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