Arizona Gold & Silver Reports Multiple High-Grade Intercepts Including 3.35m of 15.07 gpt Gold and 19.6 gpt Silver - Expands High-Grade Philadelphia Zone

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Company
Arizona Gold & Silver Inc.
Ticker
AZS
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-20 23:23:07 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Arizona Gold & Silver reported high-grade drill results from the Philadelphia Project in Arizona, highlighted by a 3.35m intercept of 15.07 g/t gold and 19.6 g/t silver. The results confirm the up-dip extension and continuity of the high-grade Perry Zone fluid upwelling system.

Reasoning: Multiple high-grade gold and silver intercepts reported, including a bonanza-grade interval of 15.07 g/t Au, confirming continuity of the high-grade Perry Zone up-dip.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Strong continuity
  • Step-Out Extension

Facts used in scoring: 22

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: 3.35m at 15.07 gpt Au is exceptionally high grade for an epithermal system.

Evidence · text

“3.35m at 15.07 gpt Gold”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release mentions Skyline Labs, fire assay, ICP-MS, and use of standards and blanks.

Evidence · text

“The Company maintains a rigorous QA/QC program including insertion of certified standards and blanks.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Holes PC26-162, 163, and 164 tested up-dip extensions of the Perry Zone.

Evidence · text

“Three drill holes, PC26-162, PC26-163 and PC26-164 tested up-dip extensions of the high-grade Perry Zone.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (22)

PC26-162Philadelphia Project · goldGrade: 15.07Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 3.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-162
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
15.07
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
3.35 m
From
160.78 m
To
164.13 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-162:160.78-164.13
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 15.07 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold for epithermal/underground gold.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · table

“15.07”

Context: 3.35

PC26-162Philadelphia Project · silverGrade: 19.6Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 3.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-162
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
19.6
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
3.35 m
From
160.78 m
To
164.13 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-162:160.78-164.13
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies high-grade gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“19.6”

Context: 3.35

PC26-162Philadelphia Project · goldGrade: 8.82Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 6.92 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-162
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
8.82
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
6.92 m
From
160.78 m
To
167.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-162:160.78-167.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade within a broader mineralized zone.

Evidence · table

“8.82”

Context: 6.92

PC26-162Philadelphia Project · silverGrade: 13.7Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 6.92 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-162
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
13.7
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
6.92 m
From
160.78 m
To
167.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-162:160.78-167.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“13.7”

Context: 6.92

PC26-163Philadelphia Project · goldGrade: 6.74Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 2.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-163
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
6.74
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
2.68 m
From
158.07 m
To
160.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-163:158.07-160.75
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept in the Perry Zone.

Evidence · table

“6.74”

Context: 2.68

PC26-163Philadelphia Project · silverGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 2.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-163
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
2.68 m
From
158.07 m
To
160.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-163:158.07-160.75
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 2.68

PC26-164Philadelphia Project · goldGrade: 4.39Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 7.41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-164
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
4.39
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
7.41 m
From
171.3 m
To
178.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-164:171.3-178.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept with good width.

Evidence · table

“4.39”

Context: 7.41

PC26-164Philadelphia Project · silverGrade: 5.6Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 7.41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-164
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
5.6
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
7.41 m
From
171.3 m
To
178.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-164:171.3-178.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“5.6”

Context: 7.41

PC26-161Philadelphia Project · goldGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 2.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-161
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
2.35 m
From
418.19 m
To
420.53 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-161:418.19-420.53
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept is low grade and outside the primary upwelling zone.

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“1.09”

Context: 2.35

PC26-161Philadelphia Project · silverGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 2.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PC26-161
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
gpt
Intercept
2.35 m
From
418.19 m
To
420.53 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PC26-161:418.19-420.53
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies low grade gold intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 2.35

WithinPhiladelphia Project · goldGrade: 8.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.92 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
8.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.92 m
From
160.78 m
To
167.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:160.78-167.7
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.82 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 61.0 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 8.82 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“8.82”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · silverGrade: 13.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.92 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
13.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.92 m
From
160.78 m
To
167.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:160.78-167.7
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 94.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 13.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“13.7”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · goldGrade: 6.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.94 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
6.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.94 m
From
160.78 m
To
171.72 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:160.78-171.72
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.26 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 68.5 g/t·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“6.26”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · silverGrade: 10.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.94 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
10.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.94 m
From
160.78 m
To
171.72 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:160.78-171.72
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 119.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 10.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“10.9”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · goldGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
2.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.63 m
From
150.11 m
To
164.74 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:150.11-164.74
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.39 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 35.0 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.39”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · silverGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.63 m
From
150.11 m
To
164.74 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:150.11-164.74
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 29.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · goldGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.35 m
From
148.59 m
To
171.94 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:148.59-171.94
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.66 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 38.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.66”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · silverGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.35 m
From
148.59 m
To
171.94 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:148.59-171.94
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 44.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · goldGrade: 3.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
3.68
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.91 m
From
169.77 m
To
179.68 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:169.77-179.68
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.68 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 36.5 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.68”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · silverGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
4.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.91 m
From
169.77 m
To
179.68 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:169.77-179.68
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 48.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 4.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.9”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · goldGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.01 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60.01 m
From
123.14 m
To
183.15 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:123.14-183.15
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.32 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 79.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.32”

Context: Within

WithinPhiladelphia Project · silverGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.01 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Within
Project
Philadelphia Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
AZS

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60.01 m
From
123.14 m
To
183.15 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Within:123.14-183.15
Mining Method
underground

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 186.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: Within

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