populous
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It is the most populous county in the country and Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the US.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Despite its huge economy -- California would have the world's fourth largest if it were a country -- and its pockets of unbelievable wealth, America's most populous state is disgruntled.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The leader of Germany's most populous state has not directly commented on the rumours.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Driving Indian officials is a fear that the world’s most populous country could become collateral damage in the AI race.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In other words, the Americas were immeasurably busier, more diverse, and more populous than researchers had previously imagined.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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