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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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What was once a small, urban, English-speaking circuit has grown into a far bigger, more diverse scene, powered by YouTube and Instagram, where comics can reach millions directly.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Whereas the broader CPI tracks prices affecting all consumers, CPI-W only looks at prices affecting urban hourly wage and clerical workers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The result is as close to heaven as urban living can get, at least as conceived by moviegoers, then and now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Rapid urban growth made countries like China and India significantly brighter during the study period.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Greenberg, who already owned a similar number of houses in the section, was expanding his holdings to exploit the housing crunch caused by urban renewal.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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