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county

[koun-tee] / ˈkaʊn ti /
NOUN
province or district of area
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A county court hearing in May 2024 highlighted Bush had debts amounting to almost £55,000, including to local councils for unpaid cremation and burial fees.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

England, to some success, have often looked beyond county form when selecting players.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The center, just outside the burn area on Woodbury Road in Altadena, combines all the county functions involved in the rebuilding at one long desk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

St. Clair was Magna’s pick in part because of a $44 million incentive package offered by state, county and city governments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Well, now, that didn’t sound nearly as bad as county jail.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor