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area

[air-ee-uh] / ˈɛər i ə /




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A total of 73 businesses lost their premises in the Forsyth House building fire, while dozens of others have lost trade due to the area being cordoned off in the aftermath.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Look for a move toward $50 later in the second half an area touched in June and November 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Fire officials requested mandatory evacuations for a large area north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris on Friday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The whole area had been evacuated and was swarming with emergency services while helicopters were flying overhead, Newman says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She guides me around the counter to the staff sitting area and hands me a bottle of water.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam