provincial
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His novel “The Damned Utd,” based on Brian Clough’s disastrous 44 days managing Leeds United in 1974, captures the texture of an English provincial city of the era, all shabby hotels, beer and highways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“We are committed to an ongoing partnership with federal and provincial governments.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
For Phillips Distilling, the impact of the provincial liquor boycott was felt almost immediately due to the popularity Sour Puss in Canada.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The composer designed a revolutionary theater for the four-night epic in the provincial German town of Bayreuth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
I liked the provincial pace of the local train.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
Vocabulary lists containing provincial
The Great Gatsby
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Grade 11, List 5
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Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
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