shire
Example Sentences
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The study grouped together areas such as "London cosmopolitan" and "ethnically-diverse metropolitan living", and found these to be less likely to be lonely than poorer, post-industrial towns - but more lonely than wealthy, rural shires.
From BBC
The 38th annual Noosa Triathlon was canceled after the local Noosa council banned any gatherings of more than 500 people in the shire, which is a popular tourist destination.
From Washington Times
Such predictions have led MPs in Conservative-leaning shire constituencies to warn of unrealistic numbers of new homes in their area.
From BBC
The city and a neighboring shire are in the middle of a six-week lockdown, which could be extended, and the wearing of masks while outdoors is mandatory.
From Seattle Times
It will be compulsory for residents of Melbourne and its the adjacent Mitchell shire to wear face coverings from 11.59pm on Wednesday.
From The Guardian
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