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subgroups

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plural of subgroup

as in sections

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But other sections, like artificial language, are no longer in use.

— Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
The complaint accused Blake of violating 11 sections of the city charter, including misuse of official position, special consideration or treatment and engaging in activities incompatible with his office.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sections

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But the roadway is already the primary street for several subdivisions, including the Brookstone Apartments, which has over 220 units, and the Mallard Grove housing subdivision, which has 114 homes.

— DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

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Related Grab Your Pumpkins Now There’s no need to wait until October to purchase your favorite pumpkin varieties.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sano ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.

— Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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Ahead of Wednesday's hearing, an amicus brief was filed by other news groups, urging the court to immediately restore the three outlets' White House access.

— JOCELYN NOVECK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
The two groups are already collaborating on projects with the goal of building a slate of projects that are connected with brand partners from the very start.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of groups

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But Clemson reeled the Tar Heels back in, slowing down a rushing attack led by Benjamin Hall (130 rushing yards) and making quarterback Billy Edwards, by the end, look flustered and out of sorts.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
For the past half decade, private equity firms of all sorts have sought new ways into college sports amid mounting opposition from many fans and trustees.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of sorts

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Rebuild Albina is 1803’s first project, focusing on transforming current and future generations of the community through investments in education, place, culture and belonging in the Albina area.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
As cofounder and frontwoman of the Bags and the Alice Bag Band in the ‘70s and early ‘80s, the pioneering Chicana icon has served as inspiration for generations of women in rock music.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of generations

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Grab some pruning shears and tidy up any branches that jut out of place or block pathways and important sightlines.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Taylor represents one of the many branches that’s continually sprouting from the Nick Saban coaching tree, having worked under the legendary coach at Alabama as a graduate assistant from 2007 to 2008.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of branches

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Four suite categories – from penthouse to owner’s – were refurbished in 2024.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Those categories include Black, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students, according to the UC enrollment report cited in the notice.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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