- plural of province.
provinces
Example Sentences
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Last year, broadband access was restricted in several provinces for weeks, before the government unexpectedly cut off the internet and phone networks nationwide.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
According to one popular saying, Andean provinces are so arid that fish kick up clouds of dust as they swim through their rivers.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Canada maintains tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum, and automobiles, and bans U.S. wine and spirits sales in most provinces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Some 7 million people are displaced within Congo, mostly in the eastern provinces, of which Ituri is one.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The National High Command was at the top; below it were Regional Commands in each of the provinces, and below that there were local commands and cells.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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