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nabes

noun

plural of nabe

as in districts

an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature although it has undergone several transformations over the years, Times Square remains one of New York's most fabled nabes

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Recent Examples of nabes Each of these nabes has great options for an excellent meal, like Daikokuya in Little Tokyo or the legendary Yang Chow in Chinatown, so make sure to bring your appetite. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

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While these victories may not matter in deep-blue districts, Liasson says some Democrats are worried that swing states and districts could be nominating candidates who are too far left to win.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026
According to Aaron Feuer, co-founder and CEO of Panorama Education, the districts making the most progress aren't necessarily gathering more information than their peers.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.

— Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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