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area

[air-ee-uh] / ˈɛər i ə /




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Spreading generation around the country helps because while it might be calm in one area, it can be blowing a hoolie in another.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

But on a bright chilly morning in a Toronto area -- one of three districts holding special elections next week to fill parliamentary seats -- some said Carney's sparkling credentials had not delivered tangible results.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Anna Pavord, biographer of the tulip, lives in the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“They take it out on a little eye dropper, and they put it all over,” he continued, adding that the team used insect repellent on his face to keep the bees clear from that area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Seven-three-four area code . . . is that—” He raised the phone to his ear.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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