suburban
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Among those who fled from a suburban town was audiovisual technician Luis, who had spent the afternoon helping evacuees from the village of Pelayos de la Presa when he received the order to evacuate.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The opener, “Rockin’ Shopping Center,” is an ode to sterile suburban hangouts and it’s loaded with early rock ’n’ roll touches—twangy guitars, a strong backbeat and a meaty bassline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The project was a visual representation of how everyday people — often marginalized individuals — navigate transit in a sprawling suburban area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He might also prefer a suburban lifestyle full of conveniences to a rural one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Once the apotheosis of suburban constancy, Levittown is now an example of those same suburbs coming apart at the seams.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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