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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 districts
On Thursday, the Miami City Commission deferred voting on two commissioners’ requests to fund affordable housing and parks in their districts after officials quarreled over which areas in the city have the most pressing needs, an argument that cut to the core of the wealth divide in Miami.
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Tess Riski
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Gerrymandered districts give lopsided influence to the rural countryside, traditionally fertile territory for Fidesz.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The budget cuts largely come as K-12 districts across Colorado are tightening their belts amid declining enrollment.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The warning comes on the heels of a letter from districts across the region calling on state legislators to reject the proposal and intervene to address major education funding issues facing public schools across the state.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, under city zoning, housing and creative industries like the Can Can Wonderland mini-golf, bar and arcade on Prior Avenue can find a home within pockets of industrial districts, but even light industry is barred from residential districts.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The park, which is named after the country’s largest cacti, is made up of two distinct districts on either side of Tucson.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
But Democrats are betting that lawmakers in battleground districts won't be as well insulated.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
School budgets But what a cap on property tax increases could mean for area schools and other taxing districts that rely more heavily on property taxes is less clear.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Tess Riski
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Gerrymandered districts give lopsided influence to the rural countryside, traditionally fertile territory for Fidesz.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The budget cuts largely come as K-12 districts across Colorado are tightening their belts amid declining enrollment.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The warning comes on the heels of a letter from districts across the region calling on state legislators to reject the proposal and intervene to address major education funding issues facing public schools across the state.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, under city zoning, housing and creative industries like the Can Can Wonderland mini-golf, bar and arcade on Prior Avenue can find a home within pockets of industrial districts, but even light industry is barred from residential districts.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The park, which is named after the country’s largest cacti, is made up of two distinct districts on either side of Tucson.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
But Democrats are betting that lawmakers in battleground districts won't be as well insulated.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
School budgets But what a cap on property tax increases could mean for area schools and other taxing districts that rely more heavily on property taxes is less clear.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts
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The Department of Justice said Calabasas resident Shray Goel, 37, and his cousin, Denver resident Shaunik Raheja, 36, carried out the scheme in several states but had rental properties scattered around Los Angeles County's coastal neighborhoods in Marina Del Rey, Venice and Malibu.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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King, meanwhile, played a less public role in introducing residents to the concept of a hyperscale AI data center in their neighborhoods.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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United States Central Command later said the measures would apply only to ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal zones.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The e-commerce giant sees a huge opportunity to deliver satellite connectivity to smartphones in cellular dead zones worldwide.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are his sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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And almost three quarters of those surveyed said that Mamdani was hard working in his new role.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Kleinmeyer, a tax professional, also ran for election, but only received 18% of the 12,114 votes counted with 19 of 20 precincts reporting.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The switch caused thousands of confused Republicans and Democrats alike to be turned away from polls and redirected to their neighborhood precincts.—
Tracey McManus,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The text is divided into three chronological sections in Annette Susannah Beveridge’s English translation (1922), reflecting the three territories Babur ruled in succession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Districts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/districts. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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