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population

[pop-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌpɒp yəˈleɪ ʃən /


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Surrounding the black hole is a dense population of older, reddish stars that create the galaxy's warm central glow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

But that’s below the rate of 2.1 children needed to sustain a stable population, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

She has argued for humane treatment of L.A.’s homeless population and pushed for a ramp-up in hiring at the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Beagan said this is a "really interesting, really exciting time" and they are hoping to see the population increasing going forward.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

States with small populations feared that large states would be too powerful and overwhelm them if votes were based on population alone.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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