populous

Example Sentences

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The authorities warned that a dam in Oahu, the state's most populous island, was at risk of collapse.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Now those plans are on hold as her budget is eaten up buying petrol to power up generators to run her sewing machines after fuel prices jumped about 20 percent in Africa's most populous country.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

At the start of the two-day visit, the leaders of Africa's most populous country will be greeted by senior royals including Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The world’s most populous country is looking at how it can become an artificial-intelligence power without breaking the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Even the Catskill Park dot, which interested me because it was the only location not in or near a big city, was far too big and populous to find a single person.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green