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tribal

[trahy-buhl] / ˈtraɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes
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Primm, an alternative to Vegas for Southern Californians that cut 45 minutes off the drive, suffered a decline in tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic and saw increased competition from tribal casinos in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

From the air, on a flight with Greenpeace, AFP witnessed the crushing pressure on protected areas -- and the difference that the tribal areas make.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In Opening Act, she raps: "I'm a Jaintia making moves/ I'm a tribal."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He has flipped major rulings on federal regulation, religious liberty, and tribal sovereignty.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

“I know this story probably seems very random, Edie. But believe me, it’s loosely related to EdithGraham. To everything that happened between her and your mother. And their tribal nation, their sovereignty. It’s all connected.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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