1.   But in a showdown on growth, modern suburban sprawl has beat them to the draw.

2.   Just down the hill, the modern sprawl of Scottsdale has begun to crowd its borders, much of the development having occurred in the last half-dozen years.

3.   Still a wonder of the world, the ancient Pyramids of Giza now lie so near to modern sprawl that they are best approached indirectly.

4.   The prestigious, unique ruins of Pompeii loom above the surrounding modern sprawl.