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Recent Examples of longed
Despite the loss of car dealers, many University Avenue advocates have longed for greater density to boost vitality and foot traffic, rather than long, linear, single-story development.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
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“Longed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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