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Recent Examples of annexations
But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.
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Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annexations
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Following the 2007 expropriations under Chávez, many of these facilities were nationalized, and then undermaintained and allowed to deteriorate.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Local beaches across the region have had numerous beach takeovers on warm days over the last few weeks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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June’s astro-weather is challenging everything from your belief systems and emotional assumptions to your communication style and daily responsibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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On April 9, the EPA announced proposals to amend federal regulations focused on the disposal of coal ash in landfills and surface impoundments, according to the agency.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Utility owners historically have buried the ash in impoundments or ponds.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Annexations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annexations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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