Yes indeed. There is only one problem we all got one vote each, but word will spread and I am sure both of you will gather enough votes to get you seats on your local council where you will do your best for cats 🐈⬛…
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(rare) A town or city.
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Three weeks left to help shape the future of Gravesham. The Draft Local Plan consultation is still open, covering homes, jobs, infrastructure, transport and green spaces across the borough. ⏳ Closes 5 pm, Friday 29…
“A car hit two minors on an electric scooter at a Columbia Borough intersection after they failed to stop at a stop sign. Following the incident, police reminded residents that riding electric stand-up scooters on public roadways is illegal in Pennsylvania.”
“🚲 Streets for Cycling Pledge 🚲 Name: Cllr Amanda de Ryk Borough: Lewisham Party: Labour Pledge: "I am pledging on behalf of the Labour Party in Lewisham to complete the core cycling network Transport for London has identified for Lewisham by 2030...”
“A contest will determine which NYC borough’s honey bees produce the best-tasting honey, and use the NEW observation hide to watch bees in action. Included with all admission tickets. https://bit.ly/4gsbQyB (2/2)”
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A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
“Yes indeed. There is only one problem we all got one vote each, but word will spread and I am sure both of you will gather enough votes to get you seats on your local council where you will do your best for cats 🐈⬛ in your borough.”
“⏰ Just 2 weeks to go! ⏰ Have you booked your free ticket to the Richmond Volunteer Fair? Meet 50+ amazing local good causes from across the borough at @rhacc.bsky.social who you can make a difference with bit.ly/47QiJH7”
“Three weeks left to help shape the future of Gravesham. The Draft Local Plan consultation is still open, covering homes, jobs, infrastructure, transport and green spaces across the borough. ⏳ Closes 5 pm, Friday 29 May. 👉https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/localplan-2042”
“The Borough Press has snapped up Emilia Hart's third novel 👇 #BookSky”
“Did you know 38% of London's air pollution comes from industrial and commercial sources yet 25 out of 33 boroughs have not taken any enforcement action for corporate air pollution? Meanwhile one borough accounted for 88% of all actions. Read more here: tiny.cc/bcx2101”
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(obsolete) A fortified town.
Borough means: A fortified town.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
borough means: A fortified town.. Register: archaic, historical. Almost never used today; you will find it only in older texts, dictionaries of dialect, or historical writing. Avoid in active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“It’s the collapse of Lib Dems here that has really raised an eyebrow. 15 years ago, the county councillor and both borough councillors were Lib Dems, and not by small margins either. All the really good local Lib Dem folk have just given up it seems and aren’t even trying.”
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