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Recent Examples of barrio
Maduro’s removal could weaken Chavismo but not erase its networks in the military, bureaucracy and low-income barrios.
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Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Spanish pop-rock singer-singer musician Leiva talks to camera about his life, a childhood accident, his barrio, the band Pereza, friendship with Joaquín Sabina, and a problem with his vocal chords which threatens to end his career.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Today, this bohemian, characterful part of town is still known for its abundance of ceramics, a craft tradition practiced in this barrio since the 16th century.
—Agnish Ray, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2025
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Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Spanish pop-rock singer-singer musician Leiva talks to camera about his life, a childhood accident, his barrio, the band Pereza, friendship with Joaquín Sabina, and a problem with his vocal chords which threatens to end his career.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Today, this bohemian, characterful part of town is still known for its abundance of ceramics, a craft tradition practiced in this barrio since the 16th century.
—Agnish Ray, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrio
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Mohammed Fahess, a supermarket owner in the Jibchit district of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, told Reuters his business had been hit for a second time after suffering damage in the 2024-2025 bout of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The closure comes less than a year after the restaurant arrived in DoCo, the popular downtown shopping district anchored by the Golden 1 Center.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Start at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then explore vibrant neighborhoods from Old City to Fishtown.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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At one point, what appeared to be a bullet hole was seen in the hood of a Chicago police squad car.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Most changes happen under the hood.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divides Gaza into Israeli and Palestinian-controlled zones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Few coastal enclaves command the historic prestige of Coronado, the San Diego Bay peninsula where pristine sands meet Gilded Age legacy.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Dad’s story was understandably relegated to the D-section alongside the obits of a theater producer and a union labor attorney.—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Barrio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrio. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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