prefectural
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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A small crowd of people gathered outside Tepco's headquarters to protest last week, while hundreds gathered outside the Niigata prefectural assembly in December.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
In December, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Niigata prefectural assembly where Kashiwazaki-Kariwa is located, voicing safety concerns.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
The fire occurred in the city of Oita late Tuesday, prompting evacuation of 115 households, or 175 people, the Oita prefectural government said in a statement.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
Kyodo News agency, quoting Kagoshima prefectural officials, said witnesses reported seeing fire coming from the Osprey’s left engine.
From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023
They succeeded in crossing the Yellow River under the eyes of the Kaifong garrison, and they then attacked Hwaiking, an important prefectural town, where they encountered a stout resistance.
From The Life of Gordon, Volume I by Boulger, Demetrius Charles
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