county

Example Sentences

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk imprisoned for election-machine tampering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

About half of the 682 lots with on-site sewage systems — most of which are septic tanks — experienced fire damage or total destruction, according to county records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

His size counted against him, and led to him being left out of county and school squads.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The county is seeking more than $50 billion in damages for a heat wave.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Oy gevalt. What do you think this is? A cock fight at your county fair?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros