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10

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  1. the upper end of a rating scale, with 10 indicating the best or a perfect score.

    That new novel is wonderful—I'd rate it a 10.

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According to the World Health Organization, one in 10 women live with the incurable condition, which occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But she is in a fairly high income-tax bracket, and withdrawing the funds within 10 years as required by law could push it higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But of the 10 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in 2025, nine had more homes for sale than before the pandemic, a Barron’s analysis of Realtor.com and government data suggest.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The blaze was brought under control just before 10 p.m., but damage to the subbasement laboratory was extensive.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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