urban

Example Sentences

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Had all come to fruition, his impact on the urban fabric would have surpassed Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s on 17th-century Rome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

While urban areas have long seen more instances of knife crime, some research suggests it has become more of a widespread issue over time.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Known for its cultural diversity, the city remained one of the most significant urban centers in the region until it was abandoned around 275/280 CE.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Bonta told reporters that voters living 50 or more miles from six large mail processing centers in urban areas who mailed their ballots on election day would not have those ballots postmarked in time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It was a place called Thr3ads, which specialized in “high-tech urban street wear.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline