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neighborhood

[ney-ber-hood] / ˈneɪ bərˌhʊd /


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I attended an indie punk showcase at her neighborhood bar and also a music history exhibit, “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses,” at the Museum of Pop Culture.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“There are a lot of kids, neighborhood kids, that I get to see as they grow up. It’s a lot of fun,” said Senior Preparator Laura Tewksbury.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Gentrification comes with downsides, but Fishtowners tell a feel-good story about a neighborhood hit hard by economic shifts that is enjoying a comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

My odyssey began in Navy Yard, a recently built-up D.C. neighborhood where the Transportation Department is headquartered.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“I moved to that neighborhood to be near Rockledge, but now it’s just this horrible charred mess.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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