: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
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The department first introduced the program earlier this summer as one of its measures to combat an uptick in crime across the city, particularly in the urban core.
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
One solution, say a growing number of researchers and urban advocates, is trees.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Whether through cultural celebration or a tribute to urban sports culture, the July drops reflect Tier’s evolving mission: to create pieces that are both visually compelling and grounded in meaning.
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The saguaro is further threatened by urban development, invasive grasses that increase wildfire risk, and climate change.
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
One solution, say a growing number of researchers and urban advocates, is trees.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Whether through cultural celebration or a tribute to urban sports culture, the July drops reflect Tier’s evolving mission: to create pieces that are both visually compelling and grounded in meaning.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
The saguaro is further threatened by urban development, invasive grasses that increase wildfire risk, and climate change.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urban. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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urban
adjective
ur·ban
ˈər-bən 
: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city
urban life
an urban area
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