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countywide

American  
[kaun-tee-wahyd] / ˈkaʊn tiˌwaɪd /

adjective

  1. existing throughout or applying to an entire county.


adverb

  1. throughout an entire county.

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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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