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county

[koun-tee] / ˈkaʊn ti /
NOUN
province or district of area
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He has led his county to three wins from five matches, taken 17 wickets and scored an impressive century against Surrey at The Oval.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A specialist opener by trade, he usually bats at three for the north-east county.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I’ll meet with community leaders, mayors, county commissioners, oil and gas regulators, union representatives and the hard working people responsible for American energy independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department confirmed Sunday that a county resident has returned to California after being exposed to the Andes hantavirus while on the MV Hondius.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Uppity hopped onto the wagon, gave the reins a slap, and galloped toward the Garner county Line.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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