ghetto

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Noun
  • He was born in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and is known for his Puerto Rican pride.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Their continued refusal to erect a memorial to the barrios upon which Dodger Stadium was built contradicts the spirit of a city that wants to grapple with all of its history, comfortable and not.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The project is a collection of 22 shorts by emerging local filmmakers told through fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation and experimental cinema, each capturing the daily challenges, tragedies and moments of resilience faced in the Palestinian enclave.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Health officials in the Palestinian enclave more than 47,000 people have been killed since the start of the war, which began after Hamas launched multipronged attacks on Israel, killing 1,200 and taking around 250 people hostage, according to official tallies.
    Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Under the hood, there isn't much cooling underway at all.
    Courtenay Brown, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
  • In 2009, however, came a much bigger change under the hood, with the arrival of the mighty 5.9-liter V-12 from the DBS super-coupe for a new V12 Vantage meant to exist alongside the 8 version.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The French aircraft carrier itself docked at a port in the West Lombok district on the island of Lombok.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Isolated gunfire sounded on Wednesday in some outlying districts of Goma.
    Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The neighborhood is also home to the steakhouse Ossobuco as well as the stunning new and elevated location of Chef Niven Patel’s Ghee Indian Kitchen.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
  • While optimistic publicists and destination marketers describe the surrounding neighborhood as the Creative District, known for art galleries, boutiques, and local dining, the discerning traveler strolling outside beyond the gates of the property won't likely have that impression.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The itinerary here is always evolving, so head to their experiences section to see what’s currently on offer.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Giveaway Entities’ right to amend these Official Rules, in whole or in part, does not apply to this Arbitration section.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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