decennial
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So far, India has redrawn parliamentary seats three times based on the decennial census in 1951, 1961 and 1971.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Celebrities like Dua Lipa and Lena Dunham have posted wistful, washed-out pictures celebrating the decennial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
When will it issue its maps after the decennial census?
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025
Redrawing of congressional districts typically occurs after the decennial census to reflect population shifts across the nation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
Third, They show an increase in that activity during the latter portion of each decennial period, conforming to the occurrence of solar spots.
From The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes by Thomas Belden Butler
