concrete jungle
Example Sentences
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They are constricted on the one hand by construction that is transforming fields into concrete jungles, and on the other, by impoverished soils and competition from cheap food imports that undermine their revenue.
From Barron's
Unlike many other dwellings in the concrete jungle, this one has its own plush garden, allowing the most famous woman in China to reconnect with nature amid New York City’s hustle and bustle.
From MarketWatch
Yes, Tokyo was a concrete jungle, but it was a beautifully manicured one.
From BBC
The decline of the car industry had turned a thriving post-war economy into a concrete jungle.
From BBC
His presence sparked my love for wildlife, despite growing up in a concrete jungle.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
