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regional

[ree-juh-nl] / ˈri dʒə nl /
ADJECTIVE
characteristic of a region
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Air pollution in part of Singapore hit the country's "very high" band on Wednesday, while East Timor shut schools, as haze from forest fires raging in Indonesia causes a regional crisis.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Including shipments from terminals in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea, regional oil flows averaged 17.6 million barrels a day over the past week, about 24% below prewar levels, Kpler said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The disappearance of reflective ice also exposes darker ocean water, which absorbs more solar energy and can accelerate regional warming.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

The deputy minister for women's health in Wales said the current set up was "not sustainable" and is discussing options for a regional or national service to be established.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

With time, a few dozen regional styles developed over the 1,500-mile length of the Japanese archipelago.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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