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Recent Examples of urban
The 2026 Open Doors Projects showcase features six first and second features in development — from portraits of music and memory to explorations of womanhood, urban life and the long shadows of colonialism.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
More than 20,000 personnel are available to support disaster operations, along with 18 incident management teams, 28 urban search-and-rescue teams, and six disaster emergency communications teams that can be deployed if needed.
—Sofia Baltodano
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Watts grew up in Kansas City’s urban core and remembers the Green Duck as a constant presence in the neighborhood.
—J.m. Banks
june 1, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
In every season, Central Park is an urban oasis enjoyed by native New Yorkers and tourists.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
More than 20,000 personnel are available to support disaster operations, along with 18 incident management teams, 28 urban search-and-rescue teams, and six disaster emergency communications teams that can be deployed if needed.
—Sofia Baltodano
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Watts grew up in Kansas City’s urban core and remembers the Green Duck as a constant presence in the neighborhood.
—J.m. Banks
june 1, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
In every season, Central Park is an urban oasis enjoyed by native New Yorkers and tourists.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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How Charlotte compares to other big cities The New York and Los Angeles metropolitan areas represent the high end of the pricing spectrum, significantly outpricing the Southern and Midwestern metro areas, according to NAIS.—
Chase Jordan
June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Most existing and proposed projects are clustered around major metropolitan areas where fiber-optic networks, power infrastructure and workforce needs can be met.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The local hospital’s urgent care opened at eight and was about a half-hour walk away.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Others include Legends of Wine, a tasting on the steps of the California Capitol featuring regional vintages, as well as the Grand Tasting, where local restaurants serve up small bites of their best offerings.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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There’s plenty of arts and culture, anchored by its regional performing arts venue, the Bankhead Theater, and the two movie theaters at either end of downtown.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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