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barrios

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plural of barrio

as in ghettos

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But lawmakers of both parties are eager to avoid another impasse and would prefer to get back to their districts to campaign before the election.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Here’s the Week 2 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams and schools in area districts.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026

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The new leadership then participated in a joint operation with the US in December, striking terrorist enclaves.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
In a state with so many remote enclaves, many of those patients are likely to wind up in the care of LifeFlight of Maine, a nonprofit critical care transport organization with helicopters, a plane, and ambulances.

— Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclaves

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Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
The ranch, the nearby Bright Angel Campground and large sections of the inner canyon trail network remain closed indefinitely.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sections

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The company has evaluated markets based on demographics, prevailing rents, land costs, accessibility, nearby healthcare and retail, surrounding residential neighborhoods and existing competitive supply.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Ladera Ranch, one of Jenuane Communities’ newest neighborhoods, is now pre-selling, giving Northern Nevada homebuyers a new opportunity to explore homeownership in this growing area of Reno.

— Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of neighborhoods

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Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hoods

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One city considered spending three quarters of a billion dollars on a new city hall better suited to downtown Dubai than downtown Fort Lauderdale.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
The Ducks fell behind 20-14 after two quarters but pulled out a 37-34 win with a field goal as time expired.

— Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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