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Recent Examples of urban
The event, held in Madrid, marked the start of a series of joint initiatives with projects underway in Puerto Rico, Colombia and Spain that include free sports clinics, exchange programs, urban space revitalization and educational support for vulnerable youth.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
Short-term rental inventory continues to expand, and new downtown condos offer visitors a more urban option.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Increasing temperatures have also brought a call for better urban infrastructure, such as gathering spaces like Hoan Kiem Lake.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Perhaps in response to demands from those of us in California, where the roads in urban and suburban areas can be truly horrendous, Pagani has added a super-soft mode thanks to the active suspension.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
Short-term rental inventory continues to expand, and new downtown condos offer visitors a more urban option.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Increasing temperatures have also brought a call for better urban infrastructure, such as gathering spaces like Hoan Kiem Lake.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Perhaps in response to demands from those of us in California, where the roads in urban and suburban areas can be truly horrendous, Pagani has added a super-soft mode thanks to the active suspension.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Initially, the Alive Center plans to focus on potential franchisees in Illinois, specifically the Chicago metropolitan area.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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In March, the San Diego metropolitan area’s home price increased 1.67% annually, said the S&P Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The mission lifted off from Starbase today at 7:37 p.m. EDT (2337 GMT; 6:37 p.m. local Texas time), sending the 40-story-tall rocket into the Texas sky atop a pillar of flame.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Please see your local store for all your crafting needs.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Rampur’s use of Indian wine barrels adds a uniquely regional character that sets Asava apart.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The diplomats were part of a regional and European delegation visiting the town of Jenin on Wednesday, May 21.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 May 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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