provinces

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Most western European countries ban minors from indoor tanning, as do most Canadian provinces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Jinjiang grew rapidly from a quiet agricultural county into the "shoe capital" of the world as part of the government's plan to create specific industries in different provinces.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

He said such a move could open the door for certain U.S. demands, such as provinces dropping their ban on U.S. wines and spirits in their government-run liquor stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The reform has the backing of governors from the Andean provinces, who would have greater latitude to green-light mining projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

When the Central Committee had announced that Red Guards could travel free to other provinces to “establish revolutionary ties” with other Red Guards, An Yi told me, our entire school had gone into an uproar.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang