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• n  the highest rank in a classification
• n  mail that includes letters and postcards and packages sealed against inspection
• n  the most expensive accommodations on a ship or train or plane
• r  by first class conveyance; with first class accommodations

• 1st class
• first-class mail
• 1st-class mail

News & Articles

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• NASA Names First Astronaut Class for Deep Space Exploration
  On Monday, NASA introduced eight new astronaut candidates – four women and four men – who will “help the agency push the boundaries of exploration and travel to new destinations in the solar system,” NASA said. “This is the first class in three years, and the 21st overall in our nation’s nearly 55-year journey in [...]
  June 18, 2013 - Universe Today
• Ventura earns first win with Chasers
  Yordano Ventura tossed five solid innings to earn his first Class AAA win, Quintin Berry had a tiebreaking two-run single and the bullpen provided four scoreless innings of relief to preserve Omaha's 3-1 decision at Iowa on...
  June 18, 2013 - Omaha World-Herald
• First Orthodox Jewish women ordained as members of clergy
  Sunday was a historical graduation day for the first class of Orthodox Jewish women ordained as members of the clergy. The graduation took place at the Ramaz Upper School on East 78th Street. Yeshivat Maharat is the first institution to train Orthodox women as spiritual leaders. The women have all followed the same course training as their male counterparts and have studied the Torah at advanced ...
  June 16, 2013 - FOX 5 New York