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area

[air-ee-uh] / ˈɛər i ə /




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One of the questions that weighs on her is what would happen to the graves if the area is redeveloped.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Their findings suggest these people did not belong to the local Neanderthal group living in the area.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

You don’t need to live in a certain area to tune in to a particular station.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Bruce Coss said the protest was not permitted and that at about 2:30 p.m., protesters were “obstructing the street” and “stopping cars,” prompting police to declare an unlawful assembly and evacuate the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

In the summer the dogs live in the kennel area, each dog with his own house, on a chain that allows him to move in a circle.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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