suburban

Example Sentences

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On a warm, early October day in suburban Dallas, I arrived at the first tee at one of the most difficult courses in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“We were dirt poor, had big Scottish accents at the time, a family of six siblings, and then coming to very conventional suburban schools,” he said, the memory eliciting a wild-card smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

David Lee, a 39-year-old at the suburban gas station outside Washington, fills up his tank twice a week.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

While the largest crowds gathered in major urban centers, smaller demonstrations also took place in suburban and rural communities, underscoring the movement’s broad geographic reach and growing international footprint.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

It would take them about half an hour to reach the hospital from our suburban Brisbane home.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge