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city dweller



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I’m a city dweller and homeowner who needs a pickup for innumerable small jobs throughout the year—leaf litter in the fall, mulch in the spring, dorm-room moving four times a year—but no big ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

It’s probably helpful to note that I’m a city dweller and haven’t owned a car since 2018, so this isn’t a straightforward “just hop in the car” situation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

The film tells the story of a city dweller returning to his rural hometown for a mourning period and forming an unexpected bond with a local farmer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025

If you’re a city dweller, your drain pipes connect to the city sewage system.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

The country dweller surrounds his house with evergreens or shade trees, the city dweller is surrounded with high brick walls.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry




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