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census

noun

ˈsen(t)-səs

Definition of census

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a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added a thorough census of all the grizzly bears living within the national park

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Recent Examples of census Immigration carried particular weight in a heavily Hispanic district where, according to census figures, more than 70% of residents in both Doral and Hialeah were born abroad. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 States have redrawn congressional maps between censuses at a rate the National Conference of State Legislatures says has not been seen since the 1800s, as parties try to secure victories. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Nov. 2026 In a statement released on Friday, Jones Gaston said ACS is committed to supporting youth in detention and working toward safely lowering the census. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Following the 2020 census, Democratic lawmakers approved congressional boundaries that a court found to have significant constitutional violations. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for census

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The Appellate District Court also wrote that in any retrial of count 1, the murder charge, the prosecution is barred from relying on the following theories.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Golden State’s defense made things very hard for Atlanta again, and Gabby Williams took over in the second half, leaving our fair city’s professional championship count at three (two Braves, one United).

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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Mikael Granlund added a goal and two assists for the Ducks, while Leo Carlsson put away a shorthanded tally and Beckett Sennecke had four assists.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
After the second election night vote tally, Roberts had 59% of the vote and Escamilla had 40%.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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