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census

[sen-suhs] / ˈsɛn səs /


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Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern told the BBC: "No one should have to endure rough sleeping, and as this census outlines, women can have different experiences and needs."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The census total includes 162 female rough sleepers in six local authority areas where the official data recorded none.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Ordinarily, congressional districts are redrawn after each census.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Both also have turned net migration losses to other states into net gains, according to recent census estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

If I was going to be the census taker, then this was my research paper and I could give Sookie a farmer’s tan if I wanted to.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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