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rural

[roor-uhl] / ˈrʊər əl /


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Rural counties saw some of the biggest increase in rejected ballots because they came in too late, The Times found.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Rural hospitals don’t often have that technology, even though most cases occur in rural areas, he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Last month, the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs published its its wildfire action.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Rural regions did not show the same effect, and neither did cities just outside the path.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Rural shoppers across large swaths of the country were similarly out of luck when it came to accessing fresh produce.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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