Urbana
Americannoun
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a city in E Illinois, adjoining Champaign.
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a city in W Ohio.
Example Sentences
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Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign have uncovered evidence that could reshape how researchers think about both the brain and artificial intelligence.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
"We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens; we are humans and we are Americans," the singer said after being given the Grammy for Best Musica Urbana Album.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
University of Illinois students make up about half the population of the college town of Urbana and city officials maintain the 2020 census missed a lot of them.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
Despite falling behind early to Urbana in the Maryland 4A dual meet championships Saturday in Waldorf, the Seahawks surged from behind to repeat as state champions, winning by a score of 42-28.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2023
In Urbana, Illinois, where the University of Illinois is located, Dutch elm disease first appeared in 1951.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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