People say there are fewer places you can meet new people these days.
I heard there aren't as many places you can meet someone compared to the old days.
この場合、次のような言い方ができますよ。
ーPeople say there are fewer places you can meet new people these days.
「最近出会いの場が少なくなってきているらしい」
ーI heard there aren't as many places you can meet someone compared to the old days.
「昔に比べ、出会いの場所があまりないらしい」
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