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Urbana

American  
[ur-ban-uh] / ɜrˈbæn ə /

noun

  1. a city in E Illinois, adjoining Champaign.

  2. a city in W Ohio.


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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

Brandt, 76, was hurt Thursday in a crash in Urbana, Illinois, and died from injuries on Sunday.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2023

Foti’s win comes just a few days after he led the Saints with a 7-over 79 at the Interstate Athletic Conference championship at Worthington Manor in Urbana.

From Washington Post ● May 2, 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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