as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precinct
In the precincts immediately east and west of Village Farms, these neighbors rejected Measure V by about 1,500 votes.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The August primary will take place across 440 precincts at 73 voting sites, according to KCEB data.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
But Washington’s legacy is more contentious in other precincts.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The preliminary tally showed that with about 64% of precincts reporting, Lewis George was leading McDuffie by 16 percentage points.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The August primary will take place across 440 precincts at 73 voting sites, according to KCEB data.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
But Washington’s legacy is more contentious in other precincts.
—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The preliminary tally showed that with about 64% of precincts reporting, Lewis George was leading McDuffie by 16 percentage points.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
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The warning sign against Japan came when Casemiro picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute for a clumsy foul on the edge of the area.
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Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
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The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
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Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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He’s transported to a realm of Tolkienesque fantasy, deposited somewhere between the Stony Waste and the Frozen Sea.
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The Mariners batted around in the sixth, with their first five hitters reaching base on four hits and one walk.
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The four-time MVP has 82 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 2/3 innings this season.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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The first, Victus Nox, was launched by Firefly Aerospace in September 2023, and was focused on space domain awareness capabilities.
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Both varieties are now in the public domain and can be grown and sold by anyone.
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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