countywide
Americanadjective
adverb
Example Sentences
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Last year a pilot scheme was introduced in East Sussex where a small number of persistent shoplifters were fitted with electronic tags to prevent re-offending, which is now being expanded countywide.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
When it came to hyperscale data centers, Blegay likewise emphasized the need for countywide standards instead of deciding key matters, such as clean vs. dirty energy sources, on a project-by-project basis.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The department sent out its first missing-person alert over police radio countywide: “Nancy, a white female 84 years of age, 5’2”, medium build.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
A proposed new scheme by North Yorkshire Council outlines a countywide approach to managing trees and green spaces.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
I went on to the countywide competition, but I was eliminated there.
From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold
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