urban sprawl
Example Sentences
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They have been a part of the city landscape since the 1930s, when urban sprawl began to encroach on their rural territory.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Oregon adopted a unique set of land use laws in the late 1960s and 1970s that helped curb urban sprawl.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025
This walk doesn’t fall into the category of bucolic country stroll, but it offers an unusual opportunity to get outside in the middle of the urban sprawl.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024
A collision of climate change, urban sprawl and poor infrastructure has pushed Mexico City to the brink of a profound water crisis.
From New York Times • May 18, 2024
"At least you can't see Dhaka's urban sprawl," he says.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
