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of or relating to the government of a city or town
municipal government a municipal election
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Recent Examples of municipal
In Detroit, only 22% of voters took part in the most recent municipal election.
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Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
In the first half of the 20th century, Milwaukee was the most socialist city in America, producing three mayors whose names are preserved on a municipal building, downtown park and one iconic yellow bridge.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Commerce officials said similar revenue losses would force cuts to public safety and municipal operations.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This voter guide covers the candidates for municipal offices and school boards in Kansas City-area counties in Missouri.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
In the first half of the 20th century, Milwaukee was the most socialist city in America, producing three mayors whose names are preserved on a municipal building, downtown park and one iconic yellow bridge.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Commerce officials said similar revenue losses would force cuts to public safety and municipal operations.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This voter guide covers the candidates for municipal offices and school boards in Kansas City-area counties in Missouri.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for municipal
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Social-media posts show that ICEBlock was used across the country, from the Bronx to Opelika, Alabama, with sightings of federal agents reported at car washes, Mexican restaurants, and grocery stores.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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In Georgia, the protests come just days after ICE officers were deployed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and cities like Oakwood and Social Circle clash with the federal government over ICE detention facilities being built in their districts.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Orr hired Campbell away from Oregon, where the coach’s mastery in recruiting helped boost the Ducks to national prominence.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The confident bunch remains focused on its ultimate goal, winning the program's first national championship.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Naperville is working with Polco, an independent research firm and civic engagement company, to conduct a 2026 National Community Survey.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The discussion mirrors other high-profile cases, including the civil trial between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, where millions of viewers analyzed their relationship in real time and debated who was the victim.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Details of a motive have not been released, but investigators said the case involved a domestic dispute.—
Mark Price
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The blockade has driven up oil prices and domestic pump costs, raising fears that alongside disruption to other shipments—chemicals, fertilizer and general cargo—this could soon fuel an economy-wide inflation surge.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s a new kind of public-land group gaining momentum out West, and this one is wading unapologetically into the political arena.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, each biennial project has its own creative architecture, shaped by its internal dynamics (history of experimentation, venues, budget, working conditions, and founders’ interests) as well as its location (the local culture, languages, regional geopolitics).—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Branch managers or internal human resources/labor relations employees handle those conversations.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Governments can also be classified by mode of succession; for example, ascension to governmental leadership may follow the rules of hereditary succession, or it may be determined through elections or by force.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Team officials still are waiting for Illinois lawmakers to approve a proposal that would let the Bears negotiate long-term property tax breaks with local schools and other governmental agencies for a site in Arlington Heights.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Municipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipal. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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