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Recent Examples of provinces
Cases have also been recorded in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces and have spread across the border to Uganda.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Only 56% of contacts have been traced so far across the three Congolese provinces with active Ebola transmission, according to the Congolese health ministry.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 15 June 2026
That has players in rival Canadian provinces headed to Banff also with an eye to bringing Hollywood producers to their locales in a hyper-competitive global locations business.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The strikes, which Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said hit the eastern provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika, shattered more than a month of calm in the war.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
About 8,000 people died from that quake and tsunami waves of up to 26 to 33 feet that engulfed several towns and provinces, Bacolcol said.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Vetrivier flows through the Free State and North West provinces.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Inspired by a wild village league where livestock are awarded as prizes, Suchao has become so popular that other provinces are now replicating its model.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp said more than 50 Liberal members of parliament from Ontario - the most populous of the 10 provinces and the party's main stronghold - held a call on Saturday and agreed Trudeau had to step down.
—David Ljunggren, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Only 56% of contacts have been traced so far across the three Congolese provinces with active Ebola transmission, according to the Congolese health ministry.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 15 June 2026
That has players in rival Canadian provinces headed to Banff also with an eye to bringing Hollywood producers to their locales in a hyper-competitive global locations business.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The strikes, which Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said hit the eastern provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika, shattered more than a month of calm in the war.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
About 8,000 people died from that quake and tsunami waves of up to 26 to 33 feet that engulfed several towns and provinces, Bacolcol said.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Vetrivier flows through the Free State and North West provinces.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Inspired by a wild village league where livestock are awarded as prizes, Suchao has become so popular that other provinces are now replicating its model.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp said more than 50 Liberal members of parliament from Ontario - the most populous of the 10 provinces and the party's main stronghold - held a call on Saturday and agreed Trudeau had to step down.
—David Ljunggren, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provinces
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Supercell thunderstorms are expected to charge through these areas.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Now, just two years later under a new governor, health departments are scrambling to adjust to a 70% reduction in funding that started July 1 thanks to the newest two-year state budget the legislature approved this spring.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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As luxury houses have set up dedicated departments to manage their VIP relations, the nature of the job has evolved.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The practice has now practically become standard in certain realms of indie watchmaking.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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While Copilot has blanket permission to send requests to Microsoft domains, guardrails restrict requests to untrusted sites.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Building upon the success of the baseline VAMPIRE system, L3Harris has incorporated additional sensor capabilities, precision weapons, electronic jammers, and non-kinetic effectors for use across several domains.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Set in 2093, the film follows young filmmaker Kuve (Abraham Joseph) who travels to the remote village of Umata to document the aftermath of a devastating war that outlawed post-2040s technology and brought ancient kingdoms back to life.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation.—
Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Sarah Rothschild, the film is also produced by Elizabeth Cantillon and is one in a series of splashy projects hitting Prime Video in 2026, specifically in the summer and overlapping in the romance and book adaptation spheres.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The Pirates will now work to get that number much lower as walks and a lack of control still tend to haunt Soto in certain situations.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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In addition to their spacious design and plush comfort, the sneakers are outfitted in a breathable mesh material that provides airflow during long walks, sweaty workouts, and more.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Provinces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provinces. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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