desegregation

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as in integration

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Recent Examples of desegregation Many Rosenwald schools were closed, demolished, or repurposed following desegregation. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 The eventual desegregation of Pasadena's public swimming facilities marked an important chapter in the city's evolution. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The Myers Park church, which has more than 800 members, was founded in 1943 in Charlotte and has historically embraced a progressive view of Christianity — supporting desegregation, anti-war stances and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 The Arkansas capital played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and is home to the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, where the Little Rock Nine helped advance school desegregation in 1957. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for desegregation
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integration
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  • Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some hardware makers like Apple design their own chips, which can give a consumer electronics company more control over the integration of hardware and software.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Value now depends on integration with distribution, first-party data, and measurable acquisition systems.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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