tribal

Example Sentences

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When Indian defendants were charged with such crimes, jurisdiction shifted to federal or tribal prosecutors, both ill equipped to shoulder the load.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Blue Lake Rancheria acknowledges the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources — including offshore wind — as part of addressing climate change,” said Heidi Moore-Guynup, director of tribal and government affairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

That has been understood to mean that people within the United States are subject to the laws here, except for foreign diplomats and, for a time, Native Americans who lived on tribal reservations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The few exceptions included children of foreign diplomats, enemies during “hostile occupation,” and Native American tribal nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A woman in tribal garb and multiple anklets had placed a drum underneath the gushing tap, so I waited.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane