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rural

[roor-uhl] / ˈrʊər əl /


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Formative albums like “This Is A Long Drive...” and 1997’s “The Lonesome Crowded West” explored themes of endless travel and isolation amid American rural landscapes, as well as corporate greed and consumerism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But the tight result shows the Andean nation remains deeply divided between the populous coast and the more rural, Indigenous south.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Ipsos showed Fujimori dominating the capital Lima, carrying the urban vote and the coast, while Sánchez swept the rural vote and the mountainous Andes regions.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sanchez, a psychologist, surged late in the race to reach the runoff, thanks to strong support in rural areas.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It was a conversation one might overhear at any rural filling station or feed store; but hearing it made me feel curiously happy, and at ease with the world.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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