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census

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ˈsen(t)-səs

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as in count

a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added a thorough census of all the grizzly bears living within the national park

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Recent Examples of census Nominations are open for Arkansas census tracts to be nominated for Opportunity Zone status as a way to spur private investment in rural communities. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026 The Colorado Constitution requires an independent commission draw new congressional districts once every 10 years after the census. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 30 June 2026 In charts of the immigrant population, counts come from Census Bureau research publications, the 2000 census and the American Community Survey. — Albert Sun, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for census

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Kent pleaded guilty in November to one count of providing material support to terrorists, according to court records.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Luis de la Fuente’s team made 23 open-play crosses in the game, which was the joint-third highest tally across their past five major international tournaments (three World Cups and two European Championships).

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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