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county

[koun-tee] / ˈkaʊn ti /
NOUN
province or district of area
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For many in the community, though, the report feels like another instance of the county, again, failing to hear their concerns or learn how to better alert residents in future disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Gallrein is close to Louisville in a county that features multiple distilleries and a history of Confederate guerrilla violence during the Civil War.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

He said the "long-term aim over the next five years" is to work out where water voles are in the county, and work on protecting their habitats.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The Islamic center describes itself on its website as the largest mosque in San Diego county, which lies in southern California.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Later, the county clerk looked at the computer in front of her as she talked to Nali.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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