tribal

Example Sentences

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Olstad, who is not a tribal member, is also losing her job.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It seems plainly logical that diplomats, tribal members and invading armies are of a distinct sovereignty and not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“A lot of our families are feeling the impacts right now of higher prices and things being cut. A lot of our healthcare benefits are being cut ... and our tribal sovereignty is being threatened.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

“The AGA strongly supports this bipartisan effort, led by senators Schiff and Curtis, to uphold state and tribal sovereignty and protect consumers by ensuring sports- and gambling-related contracts are prohibited.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“Unless you find a profit in fencing off universal properties of mankind into exclusive tribal ownership.”

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates