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precinct

[pree-singkt] / ˈpri sɪŋkt /


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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

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

In one Sun Valley precinct, the two each took 151 votes compared with Raman’s 80.

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

But I had no choice, so I called Ortiz and Dejesus, met them at the precinct, and afterward went to the funeral.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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

Still, as of Wednesday, Raman was trailing in 54 of the 66 precincts in her own council district.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

“When polling places or precincts are changed, more effort should be made to reach affected voters, not less,” the coalition wrote.

From Salon May 16, 2026

Five minutes later, walking on my toes and trembling terribly, I passed through the green baize door and entered the sacred precincts where the Headmaster lived.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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