precinct
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Long walked into the 10th Street precinct carrying a copy of the newspaper and, after four hours of interviews, was sent home.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
She also dominated the Westwood precinct that includes UCLA, winning 56% of the vote in one precinct, compared with Bass’ 19% and Pratt’s 10%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Not surprisingly, Pratt did well in the Pacific Palisades, where his home burned down in the 2025 fire, garnering 60% in one precinct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
In the shopping precinct, the glass door of the convenience store is shattered.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
The dream was an appealing one, the architects agreed, and no one doubted Chicago’s sincerity in imagining this fantasy precinct of lagoons and palaces, but the reality was something else entirely.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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It requires precincts to opt in, and only catches abuse after it happens.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Another shopper, Martin, says he's "very concerned" whenever he sees them racing through precincts: "An accident's almost inevitable."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Outdoor spaces present particular challenges, including keeping instruments tuned in mercurial weather and the quirks associated with amplifying music to an al fresco venue’s distant precincts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
If we want hope, we must count on the volunteers of both parties in precincts all over the country who will be working the elections to ensure an honest outcome.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
But the chief part of the ceremony which took place in the precincts of the temple has never been described.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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