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urban sprawls

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plural of urban sprawl

as in asphalt jungles

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The operation took place in cities across the West Bank just days before Israelis vote on whether to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in power.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Tear gas has been used by police in at least four French cities today, including Lyon, Lille, Marseille and Bordeaux.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cities

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At the same time, citizens said Connecticut should repeal cities and towns’ ability to tax motor vehicles.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Ceballos said the group is ready to deploy engagement stations in more locations in those towns, including salons, ice cream parlors, churches or other places where families spend time.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

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Ferbert and others pointed to a surge in lawsuits against municipalities over everything from sidewalk trip-and-falls to police misconduct — cases that can lead to seven- or eight-figure payouts.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Water Authority supplies water to a population of more than 432,000 people in 15 South Central Connecticut municipalities.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

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