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Recent Examples of urban
Unlike some wildlife species, raccoons (Procyon lotor) thrive even in urban areas.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec’s students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec's students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec’s students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec's students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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The study included Fort Worth as part of the greater Dallas metropolitan area.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Because of its steel mills, coke ovens – which burn coal to produce fuel for steel production – steep valleys that trap pollution and a history of inadequate local enforcement of the Clean Air Act, the Pittsburgh metropolitan area continues to rank among the nation’s most polluted regions.—
Ella Whitman,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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San Rafael also logged a preliminary high of 85 degrees, above the high of 83 from back in 1972, according to the local office of the National Weather Service.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a statement sent to the AP in Beirut, Hezbollah said that the brothers, Ibrahim and Kassim, were a referee in a local soccer league and a scout member, and they were targeted at home along with their children, but didn't explicitly deny that Ibrahim was in the group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Second, instability along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border complicates regional connectivity and economic integration initiatives, including projects linked to broader Central and South Asia.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Guests who visit are treated to a fun camp-like experience, albeit a step up from traditional camping, thanks to modern amenities, a restaurant serving up regional specialties crafted with local ingredients, and ADA-compliant rooms so those of all mobility needs can stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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