Example Sentences

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Last month a pair of curlews were located in the Sliabh Beagh area, which straddles the border between Counties Tyrone and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, and County Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In addition to Kenton and Campbell counties, Litafik said he’ll be watching Lewis County, where Massie lives, and Boone and Shelby Counties as key parts of the district.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The fatal bites occurred in Ventura, Orange and Mendocino Counties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Counties making up small and medium-size metro areas grew 0.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Shan't take no more'n a second. Yer mam'll be that pleased. The best son in the Three Counties, she'll call yer."

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell