Definition of regionnext
1
as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in neck
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of region The cooling of condo sales, which is happening in many regions across the country, may be an early sign of broader weakness in the market. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The project, now nearly three years into development, has become a lightning rod for the Charlotte region’s debate over technology growth, economic incentives and environmental sustainability. Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 The violence surrounding those routes has transformed parts of the Amazon into some of the deadliest regions in Latin America. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.
    Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.
    Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026
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  • Common symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and an altered mental state.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
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  • Parking for the new facility would be on a portion of the land that cannot be developed because of the safety zone.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
  • Artichoke Artichokes are an excellent perennial option for gardeners in mild climates, with most varieties growing best in USDA zones 7 to 11.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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  • By 1890, the population of Los Angeles had nearly quintupled, and land speculation in the city’s outlying areas, from the coast to the mountains, was rampant.
    Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • On land within 200 feet of a stop, a project can include 140 units per acre and be up to 85 feet tall.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
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  • The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • The hospital performed worse than average on urinary tract infections, patients falls and injuries, falls causing broken hips and communications about medicines.
    Eva Flowe May 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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