tribal

Example Sentences

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But this year, the state, tribal and federal scientists involved have no plans to transport fertilized eggs above the dams, Olstad said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Everyone agrees that it excludes at least three classes: children of diplomats, of soldiers from an invading army, and of American Indians maintaining tribal relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Al-Saadi described him as “a man with influence,” but said that he used it to resolve tribal disputes and stayed away from politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“The AGA strongly supports this bipartisan effort, led by senators Schiff and Curtis, to uphold state and tribal sovereignty and protect consumers by ensuring sports- and gambling-related contracts are prohibited.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

With Indigenous people from seemingly all over the place— repping hints of their different tribal affiliations in subtle ways—he had hoped to catch someone on staff who was also Native.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith