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Recent Examples of urban
The event, held in Madrid, marked the start of a series of joint initiatives with projects underway in Puerto Rico, Colombia and Spain that include free sports clinics, exchange programs, urban space revitalization and educational support for vulnerable youth.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
Short-term rental inventory continues to expand, and new downtown condos offer visitors a more urban option.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Increasing temperatures have also brought a call for better urban infrastructure, such as gathering spaces like Hoan Kiem Lake.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Perhaps in response to demands from those of us in California, where the roads in urban and suburban areas can be truly horrendous, Pagani has added a super-soft mode thanks to the active suspension.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
Short-term rental inventory continues to expand, and new downtown condos offer visitors a more urban option.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Increasing temperatures have also brought a call for better urban infrastructure, such as gathering spaces like Hoan Kiem Lake.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Perhaps in response to demands from those of us in California, where the roads in urban and suburban areas can be truly horrendous, Pagani has added a super-soft mode thanks to the active suspension.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Gulf Breeze is part of the Pensacola metropolitan area.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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In 2024, the Phoenix metropolitan area—which includes Scottsdale—had its hottest year ever, breaking the previous record by 1.3 degrees.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
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Trading guidance issued today shows total advertising revenue in line with previous guidance, with the January to April period down 2% year-on-year, with regional and VOD advertising up.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The diplomats were part of a regional and European delegation visiting the town of Jenin on Wednesday, May 21.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 May 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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