as in neighborhood
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of district
The investigation began in June 2019, just before Cooper was promoted to lieutenant in another district.
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The public advocacy group posits that cuts could affect 82,000 adults, or 55% of the district’s population.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
Photos accompanying the district’s announcement show Shepard in his district dress uniform with family pinning his new rank to his collar at his February promotion ceremony while fellow firefighters look on.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The public advocacy group posits that cuts could affect 82,000 adults, or 55% of the district’s population.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
Photos accompanying the district’s announcement show Shepard in his district dress uniform with family pinning his new rank to his collar at his February promotion ceremony while fellow firefighters look on.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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About 30 minutes after the shooting, Jones was arrested at a gas station near his home in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood of Kansas City, according to court documents.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Among the people living in this neighborhood was David Anan.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Her ex-boyfriend is currently being questioned while in custody at the 46th precinct but no one has yet been charged, per ABC 7.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Context An investigation was launched in August into the Hanceville Police Department in the city around 40 miles north of Birmingham, after Christopher Willingham, 49, was found dead in his dispatcher's office at the precinct shortly after 11 a.m. August 23, Al.com reports.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Finnish central bank chief is also a member of the governing board of the European Central Bank, which makes decisions on monetary policy for the euro zone.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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For Connecticut homeowners, DEEP recommends the following steps to protect family members and the home: Make a fire-safe zone around your house.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit had attendees embark on their own Alien-like adventure with a hurried escape-room style section that previews the Xenomorph climbing through the spaceship's tunnels.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the comments section, many Reddit users applauded the groom for standing up for himself.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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