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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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The chosen location was not a stadium, but an urban setting ideal for spreading a visible, continuous wave: the emblematic Paseo de la Reforma, an iconic arterial road inspired by European boulevards.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Amy Bass, a sports studies professor at Manhattanville University, said that New York's urban landscape just fits with basketball.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said people can help avoid attracting more wildlife into urban areas by removing attractants from their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Pundits framed his campaign as a blueprint for Republican revival in urban America.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Around her, the urban wilderness churned with cricket calls and the gentle swoosh of trees.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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