as in federal
of or relating to the government of a city or town
municipal government a municipal election
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Recent Examples of municipal
In 1898, the Fusionists controlled Wilmington’s municipal government.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Popular support for that cause has waned in the years since — as reflected in the results of recent regional and municipal elections in Barcelona and Catalonia.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Remember, this applies to Kansas City municipal collection services.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Popular support for that cause has waned in the years since — as reflected in the results of recent regional and municipal elections in Barcelona and Catalonia.
—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Remember, this applies to Kansas City municipal collection services.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for municipal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for municipal
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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The people ended up burning down the house of one of the tax collectors, prompting President George Washington to raise the first federal army against them and quickly quell the revolt.
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The United States men’s national soccer team is heading to the Round of 16, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2-0, on Wednesday night in Santa Clara, California.
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Pyrotecnico, a national fireworks and drones display business, is in charge of the spectacle.
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Her projects frequently blur the boundaries between artistic practice and civic inquiry.
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His research has revealed a history that extends beyond one church to include Black architects, physicians, Freemasons and civic leaders whose contributions helped shape Kansas City.
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But by the time the bicentennial rolled around, my life had played out against the backdrop of civil unrest and the Vietnam War, both spilling from our black-and-white television almost nightly.
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The higher current density reduces the overall equipment footprint by roughly two-thirds and can lower civil engineering requirements for future installations.
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Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
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Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.
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At one point, Weist describes uncovering that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani maintained a fine-art photography practice while simultaneously waging a highly public censorship battle against the Brooklyn Museum.
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
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The outcome is bound to escalate an internal Democratic debate that has been growing since Mamdani's win in New York City.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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In the years since, a plethora of local, state and federal governmental actions have elevated the protection of marine mammals in the cove.
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Strategic partnerships also create room for conversation and open dialogue that is not possible solely through the lens of governmental and social diplomacy.
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“Municipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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