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area

[air-ee-uh] / ˈɛər i ə /




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Palestinians over the age of 18 who have lived in an area where an election is taking place for at least six months are allowed to vote.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

EQT, based in Pittsburgh, mostly produces gas in Appalachia and owns pipelines in the area too.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

An area known as Proto-Town is attracting robotics and energy businesses where founders and workers live together in trailer parks on a huge campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But experts say that description doesn’t accurately explain why this area routinely flares up — at least, geologically speaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

His legs dangled out into the teacher’s area at the front of the classroom.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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