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population

[pop-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌpɒp yəˈleɪ ʃən /


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Karen Guzzo, PhD, is a professor of sociology and the director of the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina; she’s an expert on fertility preferences and fertility behaviors.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

These ages have climbed to 29 for women and 30 for men, according to the Current Population Survey.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Population density increased significantly, yet the use of fire dropped sharply.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

His 1968 book, “The Population Bomb,” made him famous in an era of economic and political turmoil that led to public pessimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“What if the Population Police stop you before you get to the capital?” he asked.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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