precinct
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Long walked into the 10th Street precinct carrying a copy of the newspaper and, after four hours of interviews, was sent home.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
He also falsely said Raman was “winning Skid Row” as he showed a precinct level map of results in and around downtown Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Bass and Raman also split a downtown Los Angeles precinct with 199 votes each, though Raman carried much of the rest of downtown, which Bass won in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
As the local school finishes for the day, scores of youngsters fill the shopping precinct.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
In truth, Mother Fletcher was the only one in his precinct that he thought of during his off-duty hours.
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
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Another shopper, Martin, says he's "very concerned" whenever he sees them racing through precincts: "An accident's almost inevitable."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Outdoor spaces present particular challenges, including keeping instruments tuned in mercurial weather and the quirks associated with amplifying music to an al fresco venue’s distant precincts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
If we want hope, we must count on the volunteers of both parties in precincts all over the country who will be working the elections to ensure an honest outcome.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
With more than 80% of precincts at least partially reporting, Shaw was well ahead of Democrat Richard Barrera, holding a lead that would be difficult to surmount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Swanning about the elite precincts, the rich and powerful wore finely woven clothing, but only below the waist—breechclouts for men, skirts and belts for women.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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