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as in dialectal
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Recent Examples of regional
Public transit generates more than $2.5 billion in economic impact for our regional economy.
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Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Her team won first place in the regional and state SkillsUSA competitions and will be advancing to the national competition in Atlanta that starts June 23.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
His free speech argument won May 1, 2025 5:00 AM
The Charlotte Observer
Nora O’Neill is the regional accountability reporter for The Charlotte Observer.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
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Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Her team won first place in the regional and state SkillsUSA competitions and will be advancing to the national competition in Atlanta that starts June 23.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
His free speech argument won May 1, 2025 5:00 AM
The Charlotte Observer
Nora O’Neill is the regional accountability reporter for The Charlotte Observer.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regional
Adjective
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This approach is known as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Additionally, techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness practices can now be delivered through AI, making therapy more scalable and cost-effective.—
Petr Tolochkov,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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All forms of nonstandard helmets are unsafe helmets.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Make a complaint to commercial providers of nonstandard helmets, even transport service providers whose drivers and passengers are not wearing safe helmets.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Cardinal Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, was, in the vernacular, the real deal.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This eye-catching merger of the vernacular and the global — winding its way into the pavilion with wooden flooring, shelving and displays — will host discussions, performances and, hopefully, more impromptu gatherings.—
Sam Lubell,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Because back nine is close to backside, and backside is just far too colloquial.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russ Scholl, a ski instructor at Breckenridge Ski Resort, has published a 133-square grid of funky colloquial phrases for different types of snow.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though there was no official vote, an informal vote revealed the teams were split 16-16 on the matter, according to an individual in the room during deliberations.—
Tess DeMeyer,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Employees who join a startup often thrive in fast-moving, informal environments, so when the company begins to scale, there’s often a fear of losing that agility.—
Lyuba Brouillard,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 272,000 children in Ukraine have benefitted from learning interventions with supplies provided by UNICEF, and over 400,000 children have engaged in formal or nonformal education.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
18 Aug. 2022
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The 10-to-15-second video clips are a nonformal way to engage your customers and tell them about your products.—
Michael Plummer,
Forbes,
3 June 2022
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“Regional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regional. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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