the regions

plural noun

British
: the parts of a country that are not close to the capital city
attempts to go outside of London and stimulate cultural life in the regions

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Jack Summers, a medical student at Wayne State, told Campus Insights Media that brain injuries can dysregulate the regions responsible for producing hormones like testosterone and estrogens. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Whilst the regions that make up the former East Germany are AfD strongholds, Merz’s problem lies in the party’s rise in popularity across the country. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 Cottage rentals sit at around $974 which is the second-most expensive among the regions in the analysis. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The logos of France Télévisions or the CNC, as well as mentions of the regions hosting productions, received extremely enthusiastic applause, probably more than usual, as a deliberate act of support. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the regions

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therefrom
the regions
there go/goes
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“The regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20regions. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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