asphalt jungle

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Recent Examples of asphalt jungle Our beautiful neighborhoods will become an asphalt jungle! Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024 But there’s nothing stopping the surfer from hanging out in the parking lot up the cliff, an asphalt jungle with its own territorial, dog-eat-dog ecosystem. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024 But Honk does understand concrete’s importance in the asphalt jungle. Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 3 May 2024 Explore our new section Ramirez was entranced by this fleeting glimpse of adaptation by tropical species in one of the world’s greatest asphalt jungles. Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
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Noun
  • Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rounding Out the Top 10 The rest of the list includes two Arizona cities, a California town popular with celebrities, a party city with a rich history, and another island.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The first point of sale was located on Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, Mango’s home town.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Like a genuine metropolis, the Met expanded according to grand plans that were rarely honored and frequently adjusted to conform with expediency and improvisation.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This bilingual metropolis embodies a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, rendering it an attractive destination for families seeking a vibrant and enriching environment.
    New CIES Contributor, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

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“Asphalt jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asphalt%20jungle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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