borough
Example Sentences
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The child of Nigerian immigrants, he paints a bleak picture of the south London borough.
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But this time many observers feel they have a real chance of winning control of one or more boroughs in outer London.
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London Councils – a cross-party body representing the capital's local authorities – said in June that almost half of all boroughs were at risk of bankruptcy over the financial pressure from increased Send funding demand.
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Most London boroughs have schemes where trees can be recycled to reduce the number going to landfill.
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Twenty-four of the borough and district councils confirmed enforcement staff now had body-worn video cameras for protection.
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