tribe

Example Sentences

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The wall was constructed by the Romans in the early 2nd century AD to protect the province of 'Britannia' from northern tribes and remained in use until the late 4th century.

From Science Daily

She added that the tribes didn’t bring any claims against private homeowners and that it isn’t up to them to resolve the problem the court’s decision created.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the Israelites face threats from the rival army of Philistines and the menacing scavenger tribe of Amalekites.

From The Wall Street Journal

The other tribe, the institutional money crowd, hung out at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week conference on the financial district’s waterfront.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Colorado River provides water for seven states, 30 Native tribes and northern Mexico, but it’s in decline.

From Los Angeles Times