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From every direction, the park system serves as the quintessential urban oasis, the fiber that connects residents to their neighborhoods and communities to their city.
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Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
In peak season, narrow streets can fill with rental cars and campervans while popular trailheads can feel more like urban attractions than remote hikes.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
This approach is part of a growing concept known as urban mining—the recovery of valuable materials from products that have already been manufactured and used.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Zouzou Hobbs was skeptical at first of swimming in the murky urban canal.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
In peak season, narrow streets can fill with rental cars and campervans while popular trailheads can feel more like urban attractions than remote hikes.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
This approach is part of a growing concept known as urban mining—the recovery of valuable materials from products that have already been manufactured and used.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Zouzou Hobbs was skeptical at first of swimming in the murky urban canal.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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According to a new report that tracks pedestrian deaths across the nation, the Miami metro area, which includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, ranked as the 17th most dangerous metropolitan area for pedestrians.
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The Phoenix metropolitan area has pending permit requests that would double the electricity demand if all of these data centers were built.
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The army chief said that in addition to the Daily Monitor, his closure directive also targeted local broadcaster NTV, also part of Nation Media Group.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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The regional sales tax proposal would generate about $1 billion a year for multiple Bay Area transit agencies.
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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