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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

A year after Green Mountain College closed for good in 2019, the school found an unlikely buyer for its stately campus in rural Vermont.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He knew of farms in rural areas where there were few occupying troops.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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