sprawl in a sentence
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Definition
Sprawl refers to the spreading out of a city or urban area into the surrounding countryside, often resulting in the encroachment on natural spaces.
Crossword clues for sprawl
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "sprawl".
- Urban area spreads into the countryside.
- City expansion takes over natural land.
- Suburban growth encroaches on open spaces.
- Development spreads widely outside city limits.
- Unplanned urban growth affects nearby nature.
Sprawl sentence examples
- The city’s rapid sprawl has encroached on the surrounding natural habitats.
- Children played joyfully in the sprawling green fields under the warm sun.
- Urban sprawl often leads to increased traffic congestion and longer commutes.
- The artist captured the beauty of the sprawling landscape in her latest painting.
- Efforts to control suburban sprawl have become a priority for local governments.