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tent city

[tent sit-ee] / ˈtɛnt ˌsɪt i /


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We met at what is called the Supercar Paddock, a tent city of seven-figure face-melters, hotrods and hoonigators waiting for their passes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

“I understand they have a job to do,” she said, gazing toward the tent city, which, from here, seemed to meld toward a vanishing point.

From Slate Feb. 23, 2026

Over the last few weeks, a massive tent city has risen at the Orange County base — about 25 miles southeast of downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2025

Some were being carried away on stretchers, as ambulances zipped in and out of the sprawling tent city set up for the event.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2025

We are flown to another tent city in humid, hot Florida, where alligators are shown as entertainment.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai




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