urban
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The capital, Addis Ababa, symbolises these reforms as it is undergoing a rapid urban transformation, in what is known as the prime minister's "Corridor Development" and "Riverside" projects.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"But now that urban dwellers realise their cities are getting hotter, everyone now wants to save the Aravallis."
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
“The important question is whether regulatory systems, emergency preparedness and land use decisions are keeping pace with changing industrial hazards and growing urban densities.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The unemployment rate among 16- to 24-year-olds in urban areas, excluding students, stood at 16% in April, according to government data.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
But what I especially liked was that its founders were focused less on parachuting Ivy Leaguers into urban communities and more on finding and cultivating talent that was already there.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing urban
Donald Trump Inauguration Address- January 20, 2017
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East Asia - Middle School
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East Asia - Introductory
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