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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precinct
During deliberations, jurors asked to rewatch bystander videos of Penny restraining Neely, responding officers’ body camera videos and video of Penny’s subsequent interview with two police detectives at a precinct.
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Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Earlier this week, the jury requested to re-watch footage filmed by a freelance journalist on the train as well as police bodycam video and footage of Penny's interrogation at a local precinct.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Following the arrest, both were driven to a Baltimore County precinct for charging, but according to County police, only the 16-year-old was taken into custody.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
No homicides were reported in the precinct last year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Earlier this week, the jury requested to re-watch footage filmed by a freelance journalist on the train as well as police bodycam video and footage of Penny's interrogation at a local precinct.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Following the arrest, both were driven to a Baltimore County precinct for charging, but according to County police, only the 16-year-old was taken into custody.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
No homicides were reported in the precinct last year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Canadiens are more calculated, attacking in certain areas of the ice, and containing in others.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Embed their perspectives at every level and department—in R&D, design, customer service or sales.Nohar Zmora, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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To determine the right model for your business, professor Sebastian Reiche’s award-winning framework emphasizes balancing autonomy with interdependence – two critical elements shaping today’s companies. 4.IESE Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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It is built using existing elements, resulting in fewer raw materials, a move that keeps with Balenciaga’s commitment to sustainability.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Take a walk on the iconic pier to fish or people-watch.Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Brandt recommends taking kids on a nature walk to gather seasonal decor for the house.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy was captain of the 1952 team that went to the Cotton Bowl and has the practice football field named after him in Knoxville.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Olsen, Rockvale High School The senior Lieutenant Colonel leads a program of over 100 cadets and is on the cross-country team, track and field team and Raider team while carrying a 4.0 grade point average.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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For example, if a buyer searches for a certain keyword and shortlists 5 different names, our AI begins building dynamic associations based on search intent and those domain attributes.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nashville's pop progression isn't just the domain anymore of guys running the gamut from rap to rock.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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