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View synonyms for urban sprawl
urban sprawl
noun
- the uncontrolled spread of urban development into neighboring regions.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of urban sprawl1
First recorded in 1955–60
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Example Sentences
Its reliance on single-use zoning, for instance, can make it seem like urban sprawl is the only way for cities to grow.
From The Daily Beast
But many more are being ruined by the steady advance of standard urban sprawl.
From Project Gutenberg
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