province
Example Sentences
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Rwanda, which possesses one of the most effective militaries in Africa, stopped the militants’ advance and stabilized the province.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The CPL continues to evolve and develop, with the first team from Quebec province, Supra du Quebec, debuting in the 2026 season.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Quebec is the only Canadian province that is primarily Francophone.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Rules for university admissions can vary by province; in one model used in Shanghai, a student can apply for up to 96 majors.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
For instance, Mr. Kleiman reported this week that a soccer match was held in the province of Gelderland; one team consisted entirely of men who had gone underground, and the other of eleven Military Policemen.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.