prefectural
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Hanazumi told a news conference on Friday that, once approved, the decision would then be discussed in December at a prefectural government assembly, where he would seek the assembly's approval.
From BBC
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
There are no hospitals on some of these far-flung islands - the nearest is at least six hours by ferry to the prefectural capital, Kagoshima.
From BBC
He and his two fellow-plaintiffs are suing the national government and police, as well as the prefectural police of Tokyo and Aichi prefectures.
From Seattle Times
As soon as the whale was spotted, prefectural officials had started discussing what to do in case it died in the bay.
From Seattle Times
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