as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precinct
The legislation also allows landlords to file eviction notices in precincts adjacent to where their property is located.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Highland Beach officials will go forward with spending $3.5 million for two public safety projects after a majority of residents voted ‘yes’ on Tuesday’s ballot question with nearly all precincts reporting.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the Memphis Police Department encourages people to keep their guns locked at home and offers free gun locks at precincts.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Tarrant County commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez, whose precincts both include Keller schools, offered contrasting opinions in Jan. 16 statements.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Highland Beach officials will go forward with spending $3.5 million for two public safety projects after a majority of residents voted ‘yes’ on Tuesday’s ballot question with nearly all precincts reporting.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the Memphis Police Department encourages people to keep their guns locked at home and offers free gun locks at precincts.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Tarrant County commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez, whose precincts both include Keller schools, offered contrasting opinions in Jan. 16 statements.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
Noun
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Removing walls opened up the kitchen to the living and dining areas.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Haywood’s answer is that businesses should focus on areas where AI can drive the most impact, such as scaling support, personalizing interactions, or streamlining operations.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Associated Press reported earlier this month that the department is planning to cut more than 80,000 jobs to return to its prepandemic staffing level of less than 400,000 employees.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lori Tremmel Freeman, CEO of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, said some departments have already begun cutting staff.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Given the setting, the team sought to ensure minimal impact to the surrounding environment for the temporary space, which will be open through April 11 and channels elements of Najdi architecture and craftsmanship.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Kallenbach considers every element when mixing and kneading, including texture and flavor, and how the final product will come together.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all of them cite the Stanford University communications scholar Clifford Nass, who by the 1990s and 2000s became the go-to expert on human-computer interaction, particularly in the realm of voice interfaces.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Smith Granite Hills | Baseball Smith reached base nine times in three Lions Tournament games, finishing with a pair of doubles, three RBIs and five walks.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs drew three walks against Padres starter Nick Pivetta, including Tucker’s run-scoring walk with the bases loaded in the second inning.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Grimes scored in bunches against the Knicks on Tuesday and finished with a team-high 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field, 1-of-6 shooting from the three-point line and 9-of-10 from the foul line.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were seen celebrating their victory on the field after winning the World Series last year.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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By the time defenders block one address or domain, new ones have already been assigned.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The nuanced understanding of consumer emotions, tonality, and sentiment—critical elements for brand building—remain domains where human insight currently outperforms AI capabilities.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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