green lung
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Their aim was to create what they called a small "green lung" in the centre of a busy city.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025
This overexploitation of Brazil's green lung destroys the habitats of many species of flora and fauna and also accelerates climate change.
From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2024
In February 2005, more than 7,000 gates made from saffron coloured fabric were finally placed along the paths that wind through the Big Apple's green lung.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2020
Ideally, urban planners would then find ways to incentivize the connection of green spaces so that these outdoor areas aren’t happy accidents but a continuous green lung.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2020
He warned that that green "lung of forest is vital for our planet."
From Fox News • Aug. 25, 2019
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