as in regional
relating to a city, town, or country or to the people who live there
Serving on a jury is our civic duty. A meeting of civic leaders that intends to promote economic cooperation in the region.
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Recent Examples of civic
Still others have been converted into civic projects, like churches, museums or community centers.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
Cut to Chicago, which also had a busy weekend with traditional seasonal attractions such as a civic tree-lighting ceremony and a holiday market.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
The choppiest lyrical turns arrive at the same ideological destinations as songs about civic duties, driving home through a weedier part of town.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
Though often small in numbers, small-town Jewish communities have played crucial roles in shaping the civic, cultural and economic landscapes of their communities.
—Austin Reid, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
Cut to Chicago, which also had a busy weekend with traditional seasonal attractions such as a civic tree-lighting ceremony and a holiday market.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
The choppiest lyrical turns arrive at the same ideological destinations as songs about civic duties, driving home through a weedier part of town.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
Though often small in numbers, small-town Jewish communities have played crucial roles in shaping the civic, cultural and economic landscapes of their communities.
—Austin Reid, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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The singer, daughter of late regional Mexican icon Jenni Rivera, has weathered a barrage of personal storms.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lukashenko's request underscores Belarus's alignment with Russia amid ongoing regional conflicts and highlights the increasing militarization in Eastern Europe.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Broader legal and social implications The Montana Supreme Court’s decision is the latest in a national wave of legal battles over transgender procedures for minors.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mangione also faces forgery and weapons charges in Pennsylvania in connection with the high-profile case that captured national attention.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over time, this accumulation can cause severe blockages, leading to backups, costly repairs and even damage to municipal sewer systems.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the city of Berkeley is working toward examining its own survey for gamma radiation at Cesar Chavez Park, which was built atop the former municipal landfill.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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But around two-thirds of federal spending is mandatory, while large portions of discretionary spending goes to defense.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Trump has also promised to establish the federal government's first National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The event brings together local businesses, families and the community to spread holiday cheer and raise funds to provide real affordable-housing resources to families across Lake and Sumter counties.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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This co-location enhances our communications and intelligence-sharing mechanisms with state, local and federal partners to better anticipate threats and respond to them more swiftly.Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In its least manageable moments, early motherhood must feel like an unpaid job with no breaks, an inarticulate boss and working conditions designed to strip all that’s civil from one’s sense of self.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Indianapolis Star Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who unsuccessfully ran for governor this year, will stand trial next week in a civil lawsuit accusing him of groping four women at a party following the end of the 2018 legislative session.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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