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populous

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp jə ləs /


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To see if more women with ectopic pregnancies are experiencing severe health outcomes, ProPublica analyzed hospital data from Texas, the most populous state to ban abortion.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

There are some signs that the world’s two most populous nations, which also compete to represent the interests of developing economies, are trying to take some baby steps forward on the economic front.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Much less populous Iowa pursued 16,279 estates and recovered $25 million from 3,397 of them.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

They also highlighted immense pressures on students in India, the world's most populous nation where admission to government-run colleges remains one of the most sought-after pathways to economic security.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

In October 1949, communists seized power in China, the world’s most populous country.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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