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Recent Examples of urban
From every direction, the park system serves as the quintessential urban oasis, the fiber that connects residents to their neighborhoods and communities to their city.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
In peak season, narrow streets can fill with rental cars and campervans while popular trailheads can feel more like urban attractions than remote hikes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This approach is part of a growing concept known as urban mining—the recovery of valuable materials from products that have already been manufactured and used.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Zouzou Hobbs was skeptical at first of swimming in the murky urban canal.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
In peak season, narrow streets can fill with rental cars and campervans while popular trailheads can feel more like urban attractions than remote hikes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This approach is part of a growing concept known as urban mining—the recovery of valuable materials from products that have already been manufactured and used.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Zouzou Hobbs was skeptical at first of swimming in the murky urban canal.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Some 81% of Miami metropolitan area residents report being stressed about price increases — one of the highest rates of any major metro in the country, ahead of both Los Angeles and New York, according to Census Bureau data.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Lucky for people living in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, there are plenty of free things to do with fathers this upcoming weekend from free swimming to a classic motorcar gathering and surprising activities in between.—
Carly Sauvageau,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Before then, such cases were prosecuted under a patchwork of local ordinances that varied across the country.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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In Los Angeles, Wakasa said, a DSA mayor would be expected to build more public transit, strengthen protections for renters, fight for workers’ rights, raise the minimum wage and defend local immigrants from the federal government.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Urban and regional planners Planners oversee the growth and development of towns and cities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Private-jet travel with a choice of formats, from regional jaunts to multi-continent itineraries, gives Abercrombie & Kent an edge over the competition.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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