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hubs

noun

plural of hub

as in centers

a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest Broadway is the hub of theater life in New York

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Recent Examples of hubs Under that strategy, first launched in 2022, China has designated eight national computing hubs – including several in its west – and 10 national data center clusters. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Stores plan to be thriving Hispanic community hubs Amor Collective will strive to be an event space beyond just meetings and workshops. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 James’ move underscores the growing unpopularity of the administration’s tariff strategy, especially among the country’s heavy manufacturing hubs. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Isaias was expected to miss the oil industry's biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast, but fuel prices could rise if power outages shut down refineries for processing crude, industry experts said. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 These properties broke that equation, proving that a compact room could command a premium when paired with sharp design, personal service, and public spaces that served as social hubs. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 In 2019, when she was promoted to lead Netflix’s international originals strategy, Bajaria seized the unique chance to assemble a worldwide network of content hubs. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 The Newark lounge is set to be the largest lounge in the entire Centurion network and makes Amex the first credit card issuer with proprietary lounges at all three major NYC airport hubs. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby Belltown is one of Seattle's nightlife hubs, with some of the city's best bars within a few blocks of the hotel (try Rob Roy or Roquette). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
As of last year, the US had roughly 10 times more AI data centers than China, according to Stanford University research – and vastly more computing power, other estimates show.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

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As the footprint expands across major creative capitals, both founders remain adamantly protective of the core intimacy that defines their mission.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Beyond aesthetics, is there anything to be gleaned from Huang’s large, looping capitals or from Brockman’s wobbly lowercase initials?

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

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Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026

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