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
An online petition to bring him back has now topped 1,000 signatures, and Tuesday night, some of those supporters plan to speak at the school board meeting, hoping to change the district's decision.
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Most critically, the district would need to create an SGO that was aimed at providing scholarships for use at the schools in that district.
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Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
During a budget workshop on Tuesday, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata mentioned the ongoing release of state test scores while giving credit to staff who were in the district prior to the new administration’s arrival.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
In Issa’s former district, Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who secured endorsements from both Issa and Trump, advanced alongside Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego city councilwoman.
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Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Most critically, the district would need to create an SGO that was aimed at providing scholarships for use at the schools in that district.
—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
During a budget workshop on Tuesday, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata mentioned the ongoing release of state test scores while giving credit to staff who were in the district prior to the new administration’s arrival.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
In Issa’s former district, Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who secured endorsements from both Issa and Trump, advanced alongside Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego city councilwoman.
—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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The divide is most prominent in the 10th Congressional District, which spans Lower Manhattan and brownstone neighborhoods of Brooklyn like Cobble Hill and Park Slope.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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Pakistan lies along an active seismic zone and is frequently affected by earthquakes.
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With all precincts reporting, Smith had received 18,278 votes, and Erickson had received 18,280 votes.
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In the precincts immediately east and west of Village Farms, these neighbors rejected Measure V by about 1,500 votes.
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The Cruel Intentions star was showered with love in the comments section.
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In Paris, the heat upended peak tourist season, forcing the Louvre to close two hours early, the Eiffel Tower to shut ahead of schedule, and other major attractions to shorten hours or close sections, Euronews reported.
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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