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Noun
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In the same time frame, inner-ring suburbs have lost residents.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026 -
As the day goes on, the focus for showers and isolated downpours shifts toward our northeast suburbs.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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With its Victorian homes, beaches, and impressive culinary scene, the city boasted the largest discrepancy of major American cities the study looked.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Cities and towns across northern Ontario, having already pivoted from mining and manufacturing to hosting major film and TV shoots, are rising to the logistical challenges of turbulent times.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Book a scrub and massage with peyote balm at the spa, horse-riding lessons at the Equestrian Center, or explore nearby beach towns for a true taste of Nayarit’s sprawling coast.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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“Exurbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exurbs. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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