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
Although there are circumstantial reasons why the surveys are being published now, Dack believes that the current wave of historical reckoning also functions as a civic and institutional backlash to the political rise of the far right.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
That same pattern is now threatening the most consequential civic effort of our time.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
While other countries face political instability, civic unrest, and double-digit unemployment rates, our economy continues to innovate and grow.
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Timothy Templet,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
That is journalism fulfilling its civic duty.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
That same pattern is now threatening the most consequential civic effort of our time.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
While other countries face political instability, civic unrest, and double-digit unemployment rates, our economy continues to innovate and grow.
—
Timothy Templet,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
That is journalism fulfilling its civic duty.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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The regional sales tax proposal would generate about $1 billion a year for multiple Bay Area transit agencies.
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The trend first emerged in March as Norway was preparing for the World Cup and has quickly become the country’s trademark national celebration.
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The Current organization is playing host to the Dutch men’s national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at its Riverside training facility.
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The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
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And since the centers generally have low employee numbers, the centers don’t add to commuter traffic or place demand for other municipal services.
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The plan is aimed at raising revenue to offset federal cuts that are expected to leave millions of Californians without access to healthcare.
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Per the letter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent organization of the CCC, must conduct a performance investigation into its commitment to federal priorities.
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The army chief said that in addition to the Daily Monitor, his closure directive also targeted local broadcaster NTV, also part of Nation Media Group.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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But by the time the bicentennial rolled around, my life had played out against the backdrop of civil unrest and the Vietnam War, both spilling from our black-and-white television almost nightly.
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The higher current density reduces the overall equipment footprint by roughly two-thirds and can lower civil engineering requirements for future installations.
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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