township

Example Sentences

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According to Mlangeni's brother, Nicholas, the scramble in the township began when someone digging a fence-post hole noticed the soil's unusual hue and tested it in water.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Situated on the edge of the iconic Soweto township and chosen as a symbol of post-apartheid "spatial integration", the venue hosts large-scale events such as the ruling African National Congress annual congress.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

In Port Sheldon, the township where Campbell sits, there was little disagreement over plans to close the aging facility, said township supervisor Michael A. Sabatino.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

The couple sought refuge on the second floor of their shop in Guangfu township, trying to save as many books as possible.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Some people in the township had been out of work entirely, including Earl Bruck, the school board president.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove