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Recent Examples of subdivision
The impact was felt all over, but particularly in small towns, where a new subdivision can mean double-digit population growth, Moyle said earlier this month.
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Mark Dee
march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Also in Suffield, William Wilson is proposing a 24-lot subdivision called Copper Hill Estates on a 34-acre property bordered by Copperhill, Griffin and Lake roads.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The ordinance in Fishers, which has been preempted by state lawmakers, currently limits the number of rental homes to 10% per subdivision.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
Suites in the building, however, have only one to three rooms and leases specifically prohibit subdivision of those spaces, according to the property owner, Kambiz Merabi.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Mark Dee
march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Also in Suffield, William Wilson is proposing a 24-lot subdivision called Copper Hill Estates on a 34-acre property bordered by Copperhill, Griffin and Lake roads.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The ordinance in Fishers, which has been preempted by state lawmakers, currently limits the number of rental homes to 10% per subdivision.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
Suites in the building, however, have only one to three rooms and leases specifically prohibit subdivision of those spaces, according to the property owner, Kambiz Merabi.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subdivision
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At Justice, he was assigned to the Bureau of Investigation, then a relatively poky subdepartment known to the public, if it was known at all, for sniffing out violations of the 1910 Mann Act.—
Margaret Talbot,
The New Yorker,
14 Nov. 2022
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because those two sports are going to drive and carry everybody else in the department.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term directing federal agencies not to recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s because developers reportedly went to other agencies, most often Port KC, or weren’t subject to the requirements.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Subdivision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subdivision. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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