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Ben Vaughan is an urban forestry project manager for Trees Forever and an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist.
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Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Given their historic links to trade, Chinatowns often occupied downtown locations close to busy ports or densely populated urban centers.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Although violent crime had largely declined in America’s urban centers in recent years, Musk embraced propaganda about violent Democrat-run cities.
—Jacob Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Scientists at Arizona State University have determined such development to be responsible for about 50% of recent urban warming.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Given their historic links to trade, Chinatowns often occupied downtown locations close to busy ports or densely populated urban centers.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Although violent crime had largely declined in America’s urban centers in recent years, Musk embraced propaganda about violent Democrat-run cities.
—Jacob Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Scientists at Arizona State University have determined such development to be responsible for about 50% of recent urban warming.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Employees at at least five companies across the metropolitan area do business with GM and were notified to slow, suspend or shut down operations, according to previous Star reporting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metropolitan area already bears the distinction of being one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians in the United States.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hendryx also said the move would lead to more environmental destruction, more local air and water pollution from mining sites, more pollution from power plants, more harmful contributions to climate change emissions, and other negative impacts.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under the new rules, young graduates — in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM — no longer need backing from a local employer and can enjoy more flexibility in terms for entry frequency and duration of stay.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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During the festival, visitors can participate in regional cultural tours through the Freedom Journey app.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Given the riskier threat environment in East Asia due to China’s regional hegemonic ambitions and North Korea’s nuclear saber-rattling, Tokyo has little negotiating leverage.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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