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constituency

[kuhn-stich-oo-uhn-see] / kənˈstɪtʃ u ən si /


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The constituency of Maidstone and the Weald became Maidstone and Malling in 2024.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

A total of 34 candidates have been confirmed for the Clacton constituency by-election, triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

That step put the Fed on a similar cadence with the European Central Bank, which also has a large, diverse constituency.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

"I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," Farage said in a televised address, referring to the southeast England constituency he has represented for two years.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

As an aspiring politician, it was essential for Comrade Pillai to be seen in his chosen constituency as a man of influence.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

The text also demonstrates "an interest in engaging Congress to broaden constituencies of support for the partnership", said Threlkeld.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Past prime ministers, including Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, have spent some time away from London in their constituencies, but those around Burnham say his arrangements would be different to the norm.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Even the true believer in economic isolationism isn’t deaf to the constituencies it would harm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

The constituencies for AI development are oncologists, farmers and educators, not defense contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

“To be a child of the Third World is to be aware of the many different constituencies you have and how honesty and truth must always depend on context.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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