Potemkin villages

plural of Potemkin village

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screens
Noun
  • Digital eye strain happens from the use of screens like phones, computers and tablets.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
  • Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
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“Potemkin villages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Potemkin%20villages. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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