region
Example Sentences
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Unseasonably hot temperatures in January in between rainstorms accelerated the life cycle of mosquitoes in the region and led to an increase in mosquito activity, Kluh said.
From Los Angeles Times
The river winds through a region with 10 million people who might not know they’re dumping trash into turtle habitat — or at least don’t know the impact.
From Los Angeles Times
But across 11 western states, 45% of the region is in at least a moderate drought, and large portions of the Colorado River watershed are in severe drought.
From Los Angeles Times
The British government has removed its staff from the region, citing “ongoing security situation.”
From Barron's
Holding back local companies like Paramount and Warner from adapting can only accelerate the region’s relative decline.
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