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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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Women living in urban areas were twice as likely to do so, and the same increase was observed among women who frequently consumed ultra-processed foods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Since the film primarily features U.S. landscapes, both urban and environmental, Millepied considers the project’s L.A. debut a homecoming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The decision of Raman, an urban planner, to enter the mayoral race was something of a surprise - just before the filing deadline and shortly after she had already endorsed Bass.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Nevertheless, it brings up larger conversations of why the urban design around the stadium is so inaccessible to pedestrians.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“So,” Jacqui says to me, “is this part of the urban river experience, or are we lost?”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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