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Recent Examples of urban
Heavy rain storms can cause flash floods and urban flooding in areas with limited drainage and low-lying areas are often most susceptible to flood events.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Perfect for urban dwellers and those with limited space, this workshop covers everything from selecting the proper containers and soil to plant care and creative design ideas.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The differences between their tree cover speak to the inequities in our urban ecology.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
At the turn of the 20th century, America experienced social disruption, the result of a shift from a rural agrarian economy to an urban industrial economy.
—Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Perfect for urban dwellers and those with limited space, this workshop covers everything from selecting the proper containers and soil to plant care and creative design ideas.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The differences between their tree cover speak to the inequities in our urban ecology.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
At the turn of the 20th century, America experienced social disruption, the result of a shift from a rural agrarian economy to an urban industrial economy.
—Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Winds are likely to be highest just west of South Florida metropolitan areas.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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Growth in the number of applicants was roughly equal across metropolitan and micropolitan areas and small towns (ranging from 4% to 6%), while applicants from rural areas grew by only 1%.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Only local traffic, meaning those who live in the area, is be allowed between Council and Glendale, as well as New Meadows and Pine Ridge.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2025
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Stay tuned to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for continuous updates on tornado watches and warnings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Late on March 19, Russian forces unleashed the most intense drone attack yet on Ukraine's central regional capital.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Beginning April 4, Merit TV will air nine hours of TCL programming each weekend, featuring live bouts between 12 teams across four regional divisions representing major U.S. markets.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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