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divisional

adjective

Definition of divisional

as in local

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Recent Examples of divisional Corizon underwent a divisional merger in May 2022 in the face of numerous liabilities amounting to more than $185 million. — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026 Campbell allowed eight pressures in the Super Bowl, according to TruMedia, after allowing four in the divisional round against the Texans and five in the wild-card round against the Chargers. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Travis looked like the proudest boyfriend after making a touchdown during the AFC divisional playoff game between the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills in upstate New York. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026 The White Sox return home for a three-game divisional series against the Cleveland Guardians. — Dave Hogg, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 In the first game of a three-game, four-day set between two divisional rivals, the two teams were about even until the seventh. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026 Footwear News interviewed Daniela Orduña, divisional merchandise director at Coppel, and Viki Zabala, chief strategy and growth officer at First Insight, to get their perspective on using predictive AI in footwear merchandising. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 Philadelphia is still far behind in the divisional race, but that isn't important. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 After Tuesday’s game at Miami, the Braves have two more divisional games with the Marlins yet to play, followed by a home series against a hot-hitting Washington Nationals team (also within the division) this weekend. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 20 May 2026

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Many of their questions about the potential local impacts of the project remain unanswered.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Contrary to Trump’s comments on Thursday night, national networks are not licensed by the government, but local stations are.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of local

Adjective

Building regional hub The announcement follows Wisconsin’s passage of Act 165 earlier this year, becoming the first standalone state law in the United States to exempt capital expenditures on fusion energy projects from state sales tax.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
According to the department’s website, visitors who bring vehicles into regional parks pay $8 for parking.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of regional

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Available in performance fabric and three leg finishes, this sectional couch is ideal for a tiny living space and a major upgrade from a smaller loveseat thanks to the chaise addition.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Shop 10 new finds that’ll give your space a facelift without the heavy lifting, including a patio-ready fire pit table, luxe sectional sofa, and cooling Laura Ashley sheets.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026

Definition of sectional

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In a renowned 2006 review published in Educational Research Review, researchers traced how working memory evolved from a simple storage system into a more dynamic, multi-component process.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Much of Lofton’s research looks at developing a multi-level, multi-component food system intervention to address food insecurity inequities amongst Black American residents living in predominantly Black communities.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of component

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The 4-pin XLR / 3m cable has larger cross-sectional conductors to maintain low resistance over its extended length, with high-strength PFA insulation for durability and electrical performance.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body’s interior – to look for pneumonia or another infection.

— Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026

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