populous
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In the world's most populous country -- also one of its most unequal -- the challenge is enormous.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The housing market, particularly in the populous Greater Toronto Area, has been weak this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
India, the world's most populous country, is leaning heavily on coal to meet soaring electricity demand.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
As ballots land in mailboxes, California voters are finally tuning in to the race to lead the nation’s most populous state and fourth-largest economy in the world.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Spain, unlike Norway, was rich and populous enough to support exploration and subsidize colonies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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