1
: of superior grade or quality
high-grade bonds
2
a
: being near the upper or most favorable extreme of a specified range
b
: medically serious or life-threatening
a high-grade tumor
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He was pressed into the Yankees’ season-opening rotation due to a rash of injuries, including to ace Gerrit Cole, who underwent season-ending elbow surgery last month, and Luis Gil, who is expected to miss at least two more months with a high-grade lat strain.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Made from high-grade Mulberry silk, the fabric is exceptionally soft and feels rich.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
She has been recognized for discovering innovative chemotherapy treatments for high-grade invasive brain tumors.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Free agent acquisition Frankie Montas sustained a high-grade right lat strain and was shut down from throwing for 6–8 weeks in mid-February.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Made from high-grade Mulberry silk, the fabric is exceptionally soft and feels rich.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
She has been recognized for discovering innovative chemotherapy treatments for high-grade invasive brain tumors.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Free agent acquisition Frankie Montas sustained a high-grade right lat strain and was shut down from throwing for 6–8 weeks in mid-February.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“High-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-grade. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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