municipal

as in federal
of or relating to the government of a city or town municipal government a municipal election

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Recent Examples of municipal But there are many avenues for soccer enthusiasts that do not entail $70 million of municipal spending. Alexander Ooms, Denver Post, 27 May 2025 At first glance, the pension systems for state employees and municipal teachers almost two decades ago were in similar shape as the current ones. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025 Many tools do not distinguish between high-risk PEPs, like congress or senate members, and low-risk ones, like municipal mayors, especially across different jurisdictions. Khurram Akhtar, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for municipal
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Adjective
  • Jenkins had been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in 2024.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
  • To make up for cuts in federal research funding, some colleges shifted to enrolling more international students, who often pay full tuition.
    Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • Trump and others have defended the initial ban on national security grounds, arguing it was aimed at protecting the country and not founded on anti-Muslim bias.
    Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
  • The proclamation notes there are exceptions for green-card holders, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals who serve American national interests.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • But choosing the most deserving among the many civic and business leaders in the region is no easy task.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
  • These influenced me to be involved in community, social and civic affairs, and to take actions to affect changes in my community.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The appeal -- as well as the ongoing appeal of Trump's $83 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll civil case and half-billion-dollar civil fraud case -- is proceeding on uncharted legal grounds as Trump wields the power of the presidency in his defense.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 May 2025
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    Janeé Bolden, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Since taking office, Trump has reallocated law enforcement budgets toward his mass deportation measures, ended a database intended to keep track of terrorism suspects, and cut the FBI team in charge of combating domestic terrorism.
    Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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    Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz, 3 June 2025
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  • Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.
    Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 May 2025
  • Two months after Thicke and Patton's divorce was finalized in March 2015, Thicke and Geary made their public debut as a couple at the Cannes Film Festival.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 May 2025
Adjective
  • Exosomes are a part of the body’s internal messaging system, regulating everything from cell growth to hormone production and gene expression.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 30 May 2025
  • Throughout previous disruptions, maintaining open communication channels with staff and clearly articulating our strategies has proven invaluable, strengthening internal morale and external trust.
    Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

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“Municipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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