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barrios

noun

plural of barrio

as in ghettos

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Meanwhile, outside the five districts that Democrats hope to switch, there are safely Democratic districts where progressive candidates are jousting with mainstream rivals, a subset of the national party’s ideological conflict.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
At roughly $30 per pouch, the cost can quickly add up — particularly for larger districts serving thousands of students.

— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of districts

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In Atlanta, unfettered by the traditional divisions of ethnic enclaves, immigrants have become integral parts of our communities, sharing their heritage and history with us across our neighborhoods and suburbs.

— Su-Jit Lin, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Beyond the apartment itself lies one of London’s buzzier lifestyle enclaves.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclaves

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The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet the agreement encountered intense resistance from the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, the communist left, and critical sections of Singh’s own Congress Party.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sections

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This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Lucas said Lewis strengthened development and investments in Kansas City neighborhoods.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of neighborhoods

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In surveillance video provided by police, two young men wearing hoodies, with their hoods up, and surgical-style face masks, are seen quickly ambling down the sidewalk.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

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