rural

Example Sentences

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While the largest crowds gathered in major urban centers, smaller demonstrations also took place in suburban and rural communities, underscoring the movement’s broad geographic reach and growing international footprint.

From Salon

Organizers said they have been particularly encouraged by the surge of interest from groups in rural communities that wanted to join the loose-knit No Kings Coalition and hold protests.

From Los Angeles Times

"If I am not amiss, this pond 'lake' is in the countryside in a rural setting," he said.

From BBC

The expansion of college enrolment gave many low-income and rural families an opportunity to send their children to college for the first time.

From BBC

And counties with small towns and rural areas grew just 0.2%

From The Wall Street Journal