as in federal
of or relating to the government of a city or town
municipal government a municipal election
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Recent Examples of municipal
Olathe tax dollars pay for the salaries of city employees, from city managers and police captains, to municipal judges and information technology managers.
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Kendrick Calfee
february 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The two identify the generous pension benefits city workers receive as a key reason city taxpayers can’t afford their own municipal governments.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Without disclosure, those buying municipal bonds are left unaware of the risks their drinking water utilities face.
—Charlotte Slovin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Two Hill Country towns have canceled their May municipal elections because all of the candidates are running unopposed.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee
february 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The two identify the generous pension benefits city workers receive as a key reason city taxpayers can’t afford their own municipal governments.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Without disclosure, those buying municipal bonds are left unaware of the risks their drinking water utilities face.
—Charlotte Slovin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Two Hill Country towns have canceled their May municipal elections because all of the candidates are running unopposed.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for municipal
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If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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The case has captured national attention, as Savannah Guthrie has pleaded for her mother's return and federal law enforcement descended on the state to aid in the search.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The national spotlight has attracted trolls from across the country and even overseas, city officials believe.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond music, Colón was also known for his activism and civic engagement.—
Angelica Grullon,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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She has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest civic honor, and featured in lists of influential people worldwide.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Now, with the DOJ’s civil investigative demand, the realpolitik of this merger battle has been unsheathed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Failure to comply could result in civil and criminal penalties.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Against that backdrop, Wednesday’s parade being heavy on troops and light on weapons could be deliberately calibrated for Kim’s domestic audience.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The research model addresses economic coordination challenges and suggests a pathway to sustainable, profitable e‑waste recycling that strengthens domestic mineral supply.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Columbia currently requires that all law enforcement agents have a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas of the university, including housing.—
JAKE OFFENHARTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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Employees still receiving paychecks include around 57,000 Customs and Border Protection officers, 25,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, and 51,000 Coast Guard members, according to the internal numbers.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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An internal memo sent to the member states of the European Union raised security concerns that thousands of people — the majority of those living in the camp — may have escaped, according to a Reuters report that was confirmed to CNN by an EU official.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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These failures help contribute to the lack of confidence Americans in general have in Democrats’ ability to run things — their governmental competence.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Global Affairs Canada, a governmental office, has said Canada is Cuba’s second-largest source of direct investment to the island, particularly in the mining and tourism sectors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Municipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipal. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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