Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of subdivisionsThe highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 According to the city’s ordinances, streets in subdivisions have to be extended for other subdivision development.—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Nanos acknowledged that the scene should have remained secured longer and that other agencies could have been called in earlier.
—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
The Civil Grand Jury is an independent investigatory body convened annually to examine the operations of county and city government, school districts, special districts and other local public agencies.
In Washington state, some of the most sweeping police reforms were passed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, including requiring recruits in all departments across the state to get the same standard use of force training.
—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Edwards, who trains such police departments as the New York Police Department on drone threat mitigation, points to fiber-optic drones that can evade radio frequency detection systems as a particular concern.
And last month was the worst January for hiring announcements since 2009, according to data from career services company Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Li highlighted YouTube’s safety features and compared YouTube to entertainment streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, an argument YouTube has made before.
Over the course of her career, Karen Powers worked in the offices of three State Farm agents as a kind of office manager with, eventually, duties of selling insurance herself.
—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
Hospitals and medical centers can be far flung, making even routine visits to doctors' offices a challenge.
Marquis said the local branches have opportunities to seek funding from the national group but are mostly encouraged and provided resources on how to fundraise on their own.
—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Remove any dead, diseased, crossing, or rubbing branches.