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Discover LudwigThe word "third-degree" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English
It is typically used to describe the level or severity of something, often in a negative or intense context. For example: - The suspect was interrogated by the police and subjected to third-degree questioning in order to obtain a confession. - After being stranded in the wilderness for three days, the hiker suffered from third-degree sunburns. - The accident resulted in third-degree burns on the victim's arms and legs. - The company's third-degree price discrimination tactics have caused outrage among consumers. - The judge is known for his third-degree line of questioning in high-profile cases.
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third-degree
adjective
Third-degree. Compare first-degree, second-degree and fourth-degree. The least severe cases of murder, burglary or various other felonies. Causing severe scarring, loss of epidermis, subcutaneous tissue and possibly of hair, which is more damaging than first-degree, second-degree and less than fourth-degree burns.
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that use third-degree methods.
Amber's a third-degree black belt.
He'd got third-degree burns.
Five faced third-degree murder charges.
He pleaded guilty to third-degree sodomy.
Five were charged with third-degree murder.
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"Separated, third degree".
Hari's was third degree.
Ali Dawabsheh died from third degree burns.
She achieved a third degree karate black belt.
Three is the three in the third degree.
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