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urban

[ur-buhn] / ˈɜr bən /


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For district critics, families in the core of urban L.A. suddenly had an education lifeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A city council member, she is an Indian immigrant and urban planner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The chosen location was not a stadium, but an urban setting ideal for spreading a visible, continuous wave: the emblematic Paseo de la Reforma, an iconic arterial road inspired by European boulevards.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Achieving 300 million Starlink subscribers requires advanced satellites and improved urban reliability.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The picturesque suburban township of Maplewood felt about as far away from urban decay as one can imagine.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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