as in city
a thickly settled, highly populated area
after driving for miles with nothing but corn and wheat fields to look at, we were relieved to roll into a small town and have a bite to eat at the local diner
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Farm-Fresh Fun Just a stone’s throw from town lies Avila Valley Barn, a beloved destination for all ages.
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Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Top historic towns to check out include Ptuj, Novo Mesto, Radovljica or Celje.
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—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The flexible upper knit and midsole cushioning offered ample support for low-key activities like walking and running errands around town.
—Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Throw one on to romp around your house or to run around town.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Top historic towns to check out include Ptuj, Novo Mesto, Radovljica or Celje.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The flexible upper knit and midsole cushioning offered ample support for low-key activities like walking and running errands around town.
—Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Throw one on to romp around your house or to run around town.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Town.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/town. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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