prefectural
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
The three men have filed their case against the National Police Agency, the Tokyo metropolitan government and the Aichi prefectural government at the Tokyo District Court.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024
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
I got into the sixth my last term, but hadn't the force of character to enjoy the prefectural powers which that fact conferred upon me.
From A Student in Arms Second Series by Hankey, Donald
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