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township

[toun-ship] / ˈtaʊn ʃɪp /






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A few months later, with a new supervisor in place, the township board banned large solar development from land that’s zoned for agriculture.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Heath and his siblings were rebuked by their neighbors, Heath said, to the point that his brother, Phil, told the township attorney he was thinking about resigning as supervisor.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Because he has no state-issued documents, washing cars in the backstreets of Thembisa township near Johannesburg is one of the few ways he can make a living.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Situated on the edge of the iconic Soweto township and chosen as a symbol of post-apartheid "spatial integration", the venue hosts large-scale events such as the ruling African National Congress annual congress.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

“Very well. Let’s get on with it. Since the township cannot make payment in full at this time, then in accordance with public statute, the aforementioned tract of land is now open for public bids.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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