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district

noun

ˈdi-(ˌ)strikt

Definition of district

as in neighborhood

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 district In May, the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, or FCMAT, warned that the district faced running out of cash by February 2027, if not January. — Chaewon Chung august 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 All of the new school leaders are coming to their roles from other posts within CMS, including positions as assistant principals and district leadership. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 No public commenters spoke against the district's trans policy. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The district could make updates to its policies after the State Department of Education produces its guidelines surrounding artificial intelligence, spokesperson Dan Hollar told the Statesman. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district

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Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.

— Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Set the scene The Inn of the Five Graces sits just south of Santa Fe’s historic plaza in the Barrio de Analco district, one of the country's oldest residential neighborhoods.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of neighborhood

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Using her superior footspeed and interior shot-making chops, the former South Carolina standout scored 16 while anchoring the Valkyries’ 2-3 zone.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
In one zone were the ISS module mockups inside the pool, through which a couple of astronauts were training while surrounded by divers.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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Cothiere, a Haitian-American public school educator, excelled in precincts located in North Miami and North Miami Beach, where there are significant Haitian communities.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
District 4 candidate Christina Romelus had 40% of the vote with all precincts counted but fell short of the 50% threshold.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of precinct

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The City Attorney's Office has about 160 lawyers, including an Employment Law section with 17 total employees, according to the city.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The archive Mittelman created covers every iteration of the live-theater playhouse and has several sections, one of which lists the name of everyone who ever performed on its stage.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026