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ghetto

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as in hood

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Noun

And the surviving cartel scoundrels take the parting shot by kidnapping beloved Carter, putting a hood on him and taking the boy off.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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Santiago has world-class museums, vibrant parks and plazas, bohemian barrios, buzzing nightlife, and a growing food scene to match those globe-conquering wines.

— Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Jonás Cuarón arrives for a second time to SXSW on Tuesday with his latest feature film Campeón Gabacho, based on the 2015 Aura Xilonen novel about a young man who crosses the Rio Grande after a harsh reality in Mexico to face a wild life in a New York City Latino barrio.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026

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Ismail al-Thwabta, the head of the Hamas’ Government Media Office (GMO), said the militant group is ready to turn over governance to the Palestinian technocratic committee that’s meant to lead the enclave under the agreement.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

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Despite sweltering, beating heat in the city on Friday, Philly's historic district was crowded, with sweating visittors flocking to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The President's House.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.

— Austin Horn July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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An 18-year-old was killed in a late-night shooting along Wilner Drive in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The case began with 44-year-old Eugene Horsch — the man behind the wheel of the black BMW — whose home in the city’s Olney neighborhood has been a focus of the investigation so far.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of neighborhood

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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

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