populous
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Despite its huge economy -- California would have the world's fourth largest if it were a country -- and its pockets of unbelievable wealth, America's most populous state is disgruntled.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Unlike recent contests to lead the nation’s most populous state, this year’s gubernatorial contest failed to energize the electorate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
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
Even the Catskill Park dot, which interested me because it was the only location not in or near a big city, was far too big and populous to find a single person.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
Vocabulary lists containing populous
Much Ado: Synonyms for "Many"
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We the People: Popul
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"Othello" by William Shakespeare, Act IV-V
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