area

Example Sentences

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And they offer new exemptions for some housing projects like ones built in urban areas that are already developed.

From The Wall Street Journal

For more than a decade, the area has been represented by Republican Dave Schweikert, a local political fixture since the 1990s.

From Los Angeles Times

That reputation took a severe hit this year when Hurricane Melissa tore through the province, destroying vast areas of crops.

From Salon

Despite the "ample grazing" in the area, plans were made to mount a rescue operation - but the difficult terrain meant that specialist equipment would be needed.

From BBC

A-net is more rigid, often permanent, and used to prevent racers from flying off the course and into dangerous areas, off cliffs, into rocks and the like.

From Los Angeles Times