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an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of districts
The officials are tasked with enforcing the law in their districts and are involved in civil litigation where the United States is a party.
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Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Likewise, Musk could begin targeting moderate Democrats in pivotal states and districts this spring, urging them to break with their party on key issues, Republican strategist Chris Pack said.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Alana Byrd, national field director for People for the American Way, fears that far right conservatives may be using the same playbook to broadly enact policies, such as religious instruction in public schools, in districts across the country.
—Nadra Nittle, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
The satellite analysis carried out by Afghan Witness shows that three of the six most affected districts were areas populated by the minority Hazara community.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Within days, the alliance settled on a single candidate for almost all of the country’s nearly six hundred legislative districts and hammered out a common platform, calling for a minimum-wage hike, a price freeze on energy bills, and the reinstatement of wealth taxes that Macron had cancelled.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Residents of numerous Damascus districts turned out to protest Assad on Saturday evening, and security forces were either unwilling or unable to clamp down.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
All three congressional seats are in Republican-friendly districts and are unlikely to flip to Democrats.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Likewise, Musk could begin targeting moderate Democrats in pivotal states and districts this spring, urging them to break with their party on key issues, Republican strategist Chris Pack said.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Alana Byrd, national field director for People for the American Way, fears that far right conservatives may be using the same playbook to broadly enact policies, such as religious instruction in public schools, in districts across the country.
—Nadra Nittle, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
The satellite analysis carried out by Afghan Witness shows that three of the six most affected districts were areas populated by the minority Hazara community.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Within days, the alliance settled on a single candidate for almost all of the country’s nearly six hundred legislative districts and hammered out a common platform, calling for a minimum-wage hike, a price freeze on energy bills, and the reinstatement of wealth taxes that Macron had cancelled.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Residents of numerous Damascus districts turned out to protest Assad on Saturday evening, and security forces were either unwilling or unable to clamp down.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
All three congressional seats are in Republican-friendly districts and are unlikely to flip to Democrats.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts
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Last month, similar Santa Ana winds helped the Mountain Fire explode in size and send it tearing through neighborhoods, prompting evacuations and school closures.Robert Shackelford, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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By transforming dead retail spaces into vibrant residential centers, developers can address the housing shortage while revitalizing neighborhoods.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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For travelers preferring a peaceful moment before their flight, the sprawling lounge offers numerous zones to relax, work and dine.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff Robert Luna of Los Angeles County said that about 18,000 people were in the mandatory or voluntary evacuation zones.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wild speculative precincts of the market could even reflect a revving of animal spirits that could become a broader upward acceleration – which might then turn into a climactic short-term top.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Her District 7 includes much of Roxbury and precincts in the South End and Fenway.Mike Deehan, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Districts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/districts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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