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Why the East Ends of (Most) Cities are Poorer
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nao posted on 2021/08/17Ever wondered why the east side of cities often seems a bit rougher? This fun explainer dives into the surprising historical and environmental reasons, from the Industrial Revolution and prevailing winds to modern gentrification! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and learn fascinating facts about urban inequality that are surprisingly practical.
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genuinely
US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/
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UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- In a sincere and honest way.
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US /ɡros/
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UK /ɡrəʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
- Transitive Verb
- To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
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US /ˈdʒɛnərəl/
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UK /'dʒenrəl/
- Adjective
- Widespread, normal or usual
- Not detailed or specific; vague.
- Countable Noun
- Top ranked officer in the army
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US /dɪˈvɛləp/
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UK /dɪ'veləp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explain something in steps and in detail
- To create or think of something
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