as in towns
a thickly settled, highly populated area
commuters who drive every day between their homes in the suburbs and their jobs in the city
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Recent Examples of cities
Having such imprimaturs opened doors to embassies and in cities and towns around the world.
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
So that was really, really good for us—just to explore cities together and have that time.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Digital has also allowed moviegoers in smaller towns to have the same high-quality experiences as in theaters in top cities, said Taffetani.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Others made their homes in North Texas or in cities like Galveston, Houston and San Antonio.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
If Proposition 33 passes, cities would be given the green light to control rents on any type of housing, including single-family homes and new apartments.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
The new California law allowing the exception for the private club members comes after California lawmakers spent years unsuccessfully pushing to extend the last call for drinks in a few cities.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Explore more deals for more cities here.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
So that was really, really good for us—just to explore cities together and have that time.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Digital has also allowed moviegoers in smaller towns to have the same high-quality experiences as in theaters in top cities, said Taffetani.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Others made their homes in North Texas or in cities like Galveston, Houston and San Antonio.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
If Proposition 33 passes, cities would be given the green light to control rents on any type of housing, including single-family homes and new apartments.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
The new California law allowing the exception for the private club members comes after California lawmakers spent years unsuccessfully pushing to extend the last call for drinks in a few cities.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Explore more deals for more cities here.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Cities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cities. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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