concrete jungle
Example Sentences
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They are constricted on the one hand by construction that is transforming fields into concrete jungles, and on the other, by impoverished soils and competition from cheap food imports that undermine their revenue.
From Barron's
Unlike many other dwellings in the concrete jungle, this one has its own plush garden, allowing the most famous woman in China to reconnect with nature amid New York City’s hustle and bustle.
From MarketWatch
The rehabilitation of Suzhou Creek is part of a nationwide program to build parks across China, offering an escape from the concrete jungles that have long typified many big Chinese cities.
From New York Times
“Prepare for hours and hours inside of a concrete jungle, if you will,” he said.
From New York Times
Most of the film and TV series are set among the “sails”, in this dirty-white concrete jungle.
From The Guardian
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