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
The report urges banks, policymakers, and civic institutions to modernize underwriting standards, bundle advisory services, and treat small-business acquisitions as a scalable market rather than bespoke, one-off transactions.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Davidson College announced Thursday it’s raised $47 million to create an institute to promote civic engagement and free expression.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Together, these images tell the story of a month defined by justice, activism, civic engagement and championship ambition.
—Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The healthiest path is not suppression but engagement, channeling passion into structured forums, town halls and service projects that deepen civic understanding while preserving order.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Davidson College announced Thursday it’s raised $47 million to create an institute to promote civic engagement and free expression.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Together, these images tell the story of a month defined by justice, activism, civic engagement and championship ambition.
—Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The healthiest path is not suppression but engagement, channeling passion into structured forums, town halls and service projects that deepen civic understanding while preserving order.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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The Manhattan outpost was one of at least 102 Chinese police stations operating worldwide, run by regional Chinese public security services with direct links to the United Front, according to a 2022 report by Safeguard Defenders.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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There followed a long period during which Duvall racked up credits in regional theater and off-Broadway.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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White previously served as national executive director and chief negotiator of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA).—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Batson has pulled in record philanthropic donations, including $50 million from Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank for a new national training center in Atlanta, and $30 million from Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang for women’s and girls’ programs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Lauderhill needs to reduce payroll and benefits to employees and set a budget that will include funds for road improvements, public safety and other ordinary municipal expenses.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The municipal elections are starting in two and a half weeks.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bill Essayli, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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He's heard from business owners worried about a drop in tourism and property owners who have begun receiving eminent domain notices from the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The lobby is expansive but warm, all floor-to-ceiling windows and local artwork commissioned through the KCMO One Percent Art Program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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When the Assad regime in nearby Syria collapsed in late 2024, its security forces had been hollowed out – and its economy ravaged – by years of civil conflict.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Numerous airlines canceled international flights to Dubai through the weekend, as India’s civil aviation agency designated much of the Middle East — including skies above Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon — as a high-security risk zone at all altitudes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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