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urban

adjective

Definition of urban

as in metropolitan

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Recent Examples of urban Advantages that could prove critical for the future of urban and regional air mobility. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 But as parts of Hawaii have become more urban and roads busier and faster, especially on Oahu, where the capital city, Honolulu, is located, concern has grown about the dangers of riding in an open truck bed without seats or seat belts. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Eventually, its goal is to serve users in urban and suburban areas, raising speculation about whether SpaceX could pose a threat to traditional wireless carriers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for urban

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Jones has backed Amendment 4 on his Facebook page, sharing an opinion piece that argues rural voters have less of a say in the ballot initiative process currently used by the state and are negatively affected by metropolitan agendas.

— Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Many people are sheltering in Bordeaux, which is France’s sixth-most populous metropolitan area.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of metropolitan

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Private cultural experiences, exclusive access, seasonal culinary events, and authentic local encounters become easier to arrange, allowing travelers to experience destinations in ways that feel both effortless and deeply personal.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
The driver injured in the crash was taken by Canyon County Paramedics to a local hospital, where he was treated and released, police said, before being arrested.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Still, those terms are likely to spark fears of regional nuclear proliferation, and face opposition in the US Congress.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

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