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as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in neck
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of region While chiropractic care has many benefits, the one most often sought after is relief from neck or back pain as pain in these regions is commonly caused by nerve compression. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 May 2025 When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025 The Kansas City region is home to more than 3,000 unique cultural assets, according to the nonprofit ArtsKC. Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025 These observers fail to grasp that the population within this region exhibits rapid adoption of new trends. Cristian Munoz, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • On May 8, a hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain, and after alerting authorities about the finding, law enforcement responded to the area and retrieved them, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reported this week.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • The whale had, at most, 180 retinal ganglion cells per square millimeter; humans, meanwhile, have up to about 40,000 in the same area.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
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  • One of the men approached the victim from behind and placed his arms around his neck, choking him.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
  • The alleged attack involved Combs grabbing Morgan by the neck and throwing a wooden hanger that hit her head, Morgan said.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Two lanes in each direction, except for a 25 mph speed limit at construction work zones, opened on the iconic Southern California highway before 9 a.m. on May 23.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Preparing the road for reopening is a significant undertaking that includes plowing through multiple avalanche zones, clearing downed trees and rockfalls, and preparing campgrounds and critical facilities for visitors, according to the park service.
    Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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  • Huntersville’s land use map for future development designates the site as an employment center, not for housing, James said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
  • This issue has seen other Northern European countries embrace both floating homes and land reclamation, like Copenhagen's Holmene.
    Adam Williams May 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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  • Inflammatory conditions in the male reproductive tract are harmful to sperm production and function.
    Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
  • This vibrant tract features a variety of Colorado and regionally native trees, shrubs, and perennials.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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