slums

Example Sentences

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Authorities often attempt to hem in or demolish slums rather than extend electricity, paved roads or schools to them.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Mr. Mamdani knows full well that rent restrictions produce slums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

He has also appeared at demonstrations, and spent Christmas Day visiting some slums and dancing with people in the streets.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Relating his journey to becoming a visual storyteller, Thomas recalled growing up in “one of the worst slums of Philadelphia,” sitting on his front stoop reading Shakespeare, James Baldwin and Tennessee Williams, immersed and transported.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

He was close to the Chafu District, the city’s slums, and if he could just get there and hide until he was rested enough to travel to the Greater Jungle...

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray