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having a large population
a populous seaport the most populous state in the U.S.
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Tempranillo Blanco, a naturally occurring mutation of Tempranillo that was first discovered in 1988 and allowed into production in 2007, is second most populous and accounts for 13 percent of vineyards.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Between the two tourist strips is the state capital Brisbane, Australia's third-most populous city which will host the 2032 Olympic Games.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The 24-acre property just east of Interstate 805 is one of three large pieces of underused land that the region’s two most populous cities have agreed to swap when the right opportunity arises.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The peak is clearly visible from Anchorage, the state’s most populous city, and a significant eruption could severely disrupt air traffic.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Between the two tourist strips is the state capital Brisbane, Australia's third-most populous city which will host the 2032 Olympic Games.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The 24-acre property just east of Interstate 805 is one of three large pieces of underused land that the region’s two most populous cities have agreed to swap when the right opportunity arises.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The peak is clearly visible from Anchorage, the state’s most populous city, and a significant eruption could severely disrupt air traffic.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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