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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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Therapy use is up with “younger, wealthier, college-educated, urban adults with private insurance,” but not with people who are “older, less educated, uninsured, or rural.”

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Lady Bird Johnson launched a series of beautification and urban renewal projects in Washington, a visual taste of the Great Society her husband hoped to bring about nationwide.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Exhibits focused on space exploration, satellite communications and visions of future urban life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Children who live in urban areas like Belfast are more likely to be diagnosed than those who live in rural areas.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The scene at the outdoor chess tables in Washington Square Park was a mélange of urban vitality and color.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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