Example Sentences

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The region has long predicted that dry spells would trigger water shortages, unless it diversified away from reservoirs, so Corpus Christi elected to build the first large-scale, municipally owned desalination plant in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

The actor is tackling his dream role at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, the rare regional theater that’s municipally owned and operated.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

The site of the New York stadium, set to host India v Pakistan, will be restored to a municipally accessible park after the tournament ends with responsibilities turned over to Nassau County authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024

The F.D.A. report found problems with the facility’s handling of the municipally supplied pond water, which is used when the leafy greens are cultivated in floating polystyrene rafts.

From New York Times • May 3, 2022

In normal times I had every reason to feel myself a respected member of the community, but I was now to be taught my place municipally as it were.

From Thirty Years in Australia by Cambridge, Ada