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municipality

[myoo-nis-uh-pal-i-tee] / mjuˌnɪs əˈpæl ɪ ti /


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The mayor of Chacao, Gustavo Duque Saez, told reporters that at least two buildings in this municipality - which forms part of the greater metropolitan area of Caracas - have completely collapsed.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

"We are definitely rewriting history," said Kingsol Chabalala, the DA's mayoral candidate for the Emfuleni municipality that includes Evaton West.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

A small farm town in Michigan voted against a proposed data center, but the developers sued and the municipality was forced to settle.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Many residents facing demolition orders are opting to take sledgehammers to their own properties to avoid hefty costs and fines imposed by the municipality which typically total tens of thousands of dollars.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

No municipality in all of America had ever taken such draconian action.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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