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[air-ee-uh] / ˈɛər i ə /




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"They're more interested that their autistic child can't get an educational place to suit them within this area," she said.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

She was rescued on Thursday from Nepal's devastated area of Syabrubesi, along with her infant son and husband, after sheltering for a freezing night in a school.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

The researchers examined how human activity affected both the physical area used by each animal and its environmental niche, which describes how an animal uses habitats and resources.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority did not dispute that assessment but defended its method for counting an area “unique because of the vast, often desolate terrain.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Sandy June’s had showers for the camping area, which was also an employee perk, so I officially had a right.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

While high prices are felt by most people in the country, they are especially painful for those living in red areas, where poverty rates are typically higher and wages are usually lower.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

Jersey brothers and shepherds Josh and Ben Voak, who work with the project, said it had saved them hours of manual labour and opened up new areas for flocks to graze.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

"When we measure the gravitational acceleration over the rock glacier, we see a larger decrease in that gravitational acceleration as we make measurements over areas with thicker ice."

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

Central Command said the blockade would be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations” entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The deep areas held no houses, no buildings, just some woods, occasional planted fields, meadows, and paths.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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