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Recent Examples of urban
Rainfall rates could reach 2–3 inches per hour, raising risk of rapid urban flooding.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
SoJo Spa Club in New Jersey delivers urban wellness with rooftop views of the New York City skyline.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Marcel Dettling, president of the Swiss People’s Party, said the initiative had been very popular in rural areas, but had been ultimately been defeated by urban voters.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Preservation advocates note that the district represents only a small portion of downtown and question whether it can be blamed for broader urban challenges.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
SoJo Spa Club in New Jersey delivers urban wellness with rooftop views of the New York City skyline.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Marcel Dettling, president of the Swiss People’s Party, said the initiative had been very popular in rural areas, but had been ultimately been defeated by urban voters.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Preservation advocates note that the district represents only a small portion of downtown and question whether it can be blamed for broader urban challenges.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Between the metropolitan cathedral and presidential palace, Juan Carlos, one of the city’s many organ grinders, says tourists are starting to arrive from the world over.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The 5th District Court of Appeals hears all cases from Dallas County, Collin County, and several other metropolitan counties.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Yamal first arrived at the Catalan giant aged 7, having previously played for his local club La Torreta.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The helicopter crashed Wednesday in Muzaffarabad, the regional capital, apparently because of a technical fault, according to Pakistan’s military.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Construction consultancy Stonehaven estimates regional building materials’ costs have risen roughly 25% since September, driven by higher prices for aluminum, bitumen, copper, and nickel.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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