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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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In cases where hantavirus infection is suspected, Mertz said people should seek out urban medical centers that offer extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which can be used to support the lungs.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

"And we've always designed our technology so it works not just for big urban plants, but for the semi‑rural facilities running on much tighter budgets."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

That same timetable also should apply to certain urban infill projects, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Although P. floydmuraria measures just 3 to 4 millimeters in length, it may play an important role in controlling pests in urban settings.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

My team and I visited community colleges and some of the big urban high schools around Chicago.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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