suburban
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Granola hippies have aligned with libertarians and suburban moms to battle the corporate interests of the agriculture and energy industries.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
The phrase "American dream" was coined in the 1930s and often conjures up images of suburban families, solid jobs and beach vacations.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Researchers studying a small suburban preserve about 45 miles south of San Francisco discovered that as mountain lion activity increased, the behavior of many other animals changed as well.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
The county is also undertaking efforts to reduce vegetation on untamed land beyond the suburban streets of Altadena and Sunset Mesa.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
When she stepped out from under the bridge, crossing a wedge of dusty morning sunlight, the train was making a harmless clicking suburban sound as it receded.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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