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Recent Examples of urban
Communities in parts of the East Side of Kansas City, North Kansas City and other smaller urban cities across the metro fit this description, Pierson, Jr. said.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
This shoe strikes a great balance of urban/rugged cool.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
Unmaintained lots with asphalt or structures can help foster the urban heat island effect.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
The move comes amid widespread protests against his administration's immigration enforcement, with critics arguing that the crackdown disproportionately affects communities in urban areas.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
This shoe strikes a great balance of urban/rugged cool.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
Unmaintained lots with asphalt or structures can help foster the urban heat island effect.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
The move comes amid widespread protests against his administration's immigration enforcement, with critics arguing that the crackdown disproportionately affects communities in urban areas.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Truly, rural living has never been more alluring, and people are trying to replicate the lifestyle (even if residing in bustling, metropolitan areas) with the help of more natural elements, rustic decor pieces, and earthy color palettes in their homes.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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So far this year, Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, has opened 22 locations in both rural communities and major metropolitan areas, Wolfe said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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The issue hasn’t just made waves in local political circles.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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For short-haul regional flights, electric aircraft are already being tested.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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An Iranian official told CNN that the country would target regional bases of countries that aid Israel in its attacks.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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