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Recent Examples of urban
In Tucson, though, urban living sits side-by-side with the natural wonders of Saguaro National Park.
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Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
This is especially true in urban core centers where heat islands skyrocket temperatures nearly 10 degrees higher than more treed communities.
—Bill Frist, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
From upstate farmers reimagining their harvests to stylish urban brands, immersive retail experiences and diverse cultural collectives, New York cannabis is forging a path that reflects the state’s indomitable spirit.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the full impact of this toxic urban smoke may take years to fully understand.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
This is especially true in urban core centers where heat islands skyrocket temperatures nearly 10 degrees higher than more treed communities.
—Bill Frist, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
From upstate farmers reimagining their harvests to stylish urban brands, immersive retail experiences and diverse cultural collectives, New York cannabis is forging a path that reflects the state’s indomitable spirit.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the full impact of this toxic urban smoke may take years to fully understand.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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In November, the San Diego metropolitan area’s home price increased 4.45% annually, said the S&P Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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That was the second-highest annual cost to tenants among 20 major metropolitan areas in the country, behind only renters in Atlanta.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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Written by Senior Editor of Harvard Business Review Kevin Evers, the book explores the strategic moves made by Swift, 35, in her incredible career, from her first forays as a 13-year-old singing at a local mall to becoming a multi-billion-dollar global sensation.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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People walking along a local beach came across the remains of the ship and reported the local find to historian Gunter Schröder, who then passed on the information to the Schleswig-Holstein State Archaeological Office.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Other regional neighbors were also critical of Trump.—
Helen Regan,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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During his confirmation hearings, Rubio criticized China's expansionism and stressed the need for strong alliances to uphold regional stability.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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