concrete jungle

Example Sentences

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They are constricted on the one hand by construction that is transforming fields into concrete jungles, and on the other, by impoverished soils and competition from cheap food imports that undermine their revenue.

From Barron's

Unlike many other dwellings in the concrete jungle, this one has its own plush garden, allowing the most famous woman in China to reconnect with nature amid New York City’s hustle and bustle.

From MarketWatch

"We can all get along even in difficult circumstances, and it was a good thing we weren't stopped in a concrete jungle just outside of central Brussels."

From BBC

But despite the head winds, there are still ways to save money on your premium as you navigate the concrete jungle as safely as possible:

From Los Angeles Times

A new interactive map released on Tuesday starkly lays out what has been long suspected, that "concrete jungles" devoid of tree cover have more pollution and poorer air quality.

From BBC