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populous

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /


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Egypt, the region’s most populous country, is grappling with inflation above 28% and a currency that has lost nearly 90% of its value over the past decade.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

A smaller 2026 crop, with rising demand for livestock feed in some of the most populous countries, including China and India, will put pressure on global corn prices, affecting everyone regardless of their nationality.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

In the decade from 2007-17, Germany, Europe's most populous country and by far its strongest economy, was typically spending just 1.2% of its GDP on defence.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He added that, for now, Latin America's second-most populous country after Brazil was not considering banning mobile devices in public schools.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The most populous phylum in our locker room, the Kilt Pins took up three rows of lockers.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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