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Recent Examples of urban
Wired earbuds aren't dead yet, especially since Apple's iconic EarPods are making a fashion statement in urban streets.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
In many cases, cars add stress, expense, and responsibility without many upsides for college students, especially those attending urban colleges and universities with readily accessible public transit.
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
Located near Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park allows visitors to escape the daily grind of urban life and immerse themselves in nature.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
In many cases, cars add stress, expense, and responsibility without many upsides for college students, especially those attending urban colleges and universities with readily accessible public transit.
—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
Located near Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park allows visitors to escape the daily grind of urban life and immerse themselves in nature.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for urban
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban
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Fireworks on New York City’s East and Hudson rivers dazzled the metropolitan skyline as a fire briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat alerts across more than two dozen states, with heat index values expected to exceed 100 degrees in many metropolitan areas.
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In her role as assistant county administrator, Cobbins coordinated alongside the local fire and police departments, municipal court system, city public works and more.
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According to the commission, America's Block Party is designed to bring communities together through local celebrations during the holiday weekend.
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Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.
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Fox also unloaded its regional cable sports networks — a savvy move before that business cratered.
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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