populous
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Numbats were once populous across the bottom half of the continent, but Dryandra Woodland – in the south-western corner of Australia – is one of the few places they remain.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
People in Washington and its most populous city Seattle have been similarly warned not to approach Jimothy to protect him and themselves.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Houthis seized control of the Yemeni capital in 2014, along with much of Yemen’s populous northwest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Louisville/Jefferson County had the highest share of “stale” listings among the 50 most populous metros in America.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The great exception to this rule of the recent melting pot is the world’s most populous nation, China.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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