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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
Amid the works, a team of municipal archaeologists revealed the remains of an old, very worn tiled floor.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
In 2023, five Greater Fort Lauderdale cities received perfect scores on The Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which measures how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are to LGBTQ+ residents.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
Also deeply vested in the outcome is Orlando city government, which siphons away nearly $100 million of OUC’s annual income to pay for essential municipal services, but which also has been a strong advocate for the utility’s transformation to clean energy.
—Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
In 2021, Michigan began requiring all municipal wastewater treatment plants to test their biosolids for PFAS before spreading them on agricultural land.
—Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
In 2023, five Greater Fort Lauderdale cities received perfect scores on The Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which measures how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are to LGBTQ+ residents.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
Also deeply vested in the outcome is Orlando city government, which siphons away nearly $100 million of OUC’s annual income to pay for essential municipal services, but which also has been a strong advocate for the utility’s transformation to clean energy.
—Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
In 2021, Michigan began requiring all municipal wastewater treatment plants to test their biosolids for PFAS before spreading them on agricultural land.
—Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for municipal
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Chauvin is serving his 20-year federal civil rights and 22 1/2-year state murder sentences concurrently at a federal prison in Texas.Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, potential future tax cuts advocated by Trump could exacerbate the federal debt and act to drive up interest rates.Steve Vernon, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That bodes well for his national team prospects under Pochettino.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But despite the significant decline, home prices in California remain much higher than at the national level, where the median price of a home was $430,010 in November, according to Redfin's data.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In my experience, a lack of communication and shared planning can result in organizations pursuing separate agendas, dividing civic energy and resources and reducing the chances that anything will get accomplished.Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adams Earley became active in Dayton civic affairs, serving on the boards of Sinclair Community College, American Red Cross Dayton chapter, Dayton Metro Housing Authority, Dayton Opera Company and Dayton Power & Light Co. The Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy in Dayton is named after her.Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Administrative actions, including imposing civil penalties, suspending or revoking the operator's certificates, and pursuing criminal charges, may be brought in by the FAA in response to the ban being violated.Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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What starts as a civil split soon becomes strained as the couple grapples with the harsh realities of their new living arrangements.Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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And Valverde has mastered this facet of the game, with five of his six goals this season coming from shots from outside the penalty area — the most by any player in Europe’s top five domestic leagues.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Upon gaining the upper hand, Helen threatens him in the manner of a wrathful domestic goddess.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate guide to earning passive income online For some, that could mean opting for a public university with lower tuition for in-state students or attending a school that offers you a generous financial aid package.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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State of play: More than half of the top 10 headlines from Axios Denver this year focused on public officials or elections.John Frank, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Much of the internal culture and shared language overlaps with white supremacist and other ideologies.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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After both of their outbursts, Teeny was very clear in explaining how their issues with Sam were way more about their own internal issues and coming to terms with being comfortable in their own skin than anything Sam did.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Municipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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