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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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One thing that is unique about the Inland Empire’s wild donkey population is its proximity to urban areas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Police have used tear gas and other means to try to control what the authorities have described as "urban violence".

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

The 10k follows a more urban course, skipping the park section but taking in four bridges and a long riverside stretch instead.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Over the longer term, the case for urban land holds, due to demand and the desire for people to live near others, they said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

I’ve been lucky enough to get to walk into stone castles, urban classrooms, and Iowa kitchens, just trying to be myself, just trying to connect.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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