2
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or serving a region
a regional high school
3
: marked by regionalism
regional art
: something (such as a branch of an organization or an edition of a magazine) that serves a region
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Helen Regan, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
During his confirmation hearings, Rubio criticized China's expansionism and stressed the need for strong alliances to uphold regional stability.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
On that afternoon, at a NCAA regional in New Hampshire, Boyd and the Gophers lost 4-1 to Minnesota Duluth to end his final college hockey season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Other regional neighbors were also critical of Trump.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
During his confirmation hearings, Rubio criticized China's expansionism and stressed the need for strong alliances to uphold regional stability.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
Expect a lot of perfect 10s. NCAA regionals, April 2-6 (ESPN+): Held in Salt Lake City, Seattle, Tuscaloosa, Ala. and University Park, Pa., these meets will decide who makes it to semifinals.
—Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
On that afternoon, at a NCAA regional in New Hampshire, Boyd and the Gophers lost 4-1 to Minnesota Duluth to end his final college hockey season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Regional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regional. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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