green belt
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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De Zylva argues this misunderstands the point: "The purpose of the green belt isn't to be green per se, it is to be a buffer to prevent sprawl."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Reed said he expected the government to "just meet" its target once the impact of planning reforms take hold, including new targets and some building on former green belt land.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
Like Eden Savoian, an 11-year-old Yoshukai green belt whose trophies and breaking boards burned in her dad’s house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
"We will continue to defend Marlow's green belt against inappropriate development."
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
Her thick green belt holds a variety of pouches, pockets, and potions.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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