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populous

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /


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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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