big-city
adjective
: of or relating to a large city
big-city problems such as overcrowding and noise
a big-city school/hospital
big-city mayors
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The candidates onstage at the Fresno State political forum, including two Republicans, did their best to appeal to voters in the midsection of California who often feel neglected by a state government dominated by big-city politicians from Southern California and the Bay Area.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
At a gathering of California’s big-city mayors this week, Gloria argued that counties are failing to pull their weight in responding to homelessness, mental illness and addiction.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Other French cities have seen more bikes and fewer cars, while some of Paris’ global big-city peers are pursuing ambitious tree-planting efforts or pedestrian plazas.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Sports, let’s face it, are a big-city thing.
—Will Leitch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
At a gathering of California’s big-city mayors this week, Gloria argued that counties are failing to pull their weight in responding to homelessness, mental illness and addiction.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Other French cities have seen more bikes and fewer cars, while some of Paris’ global big-city peers are pursuing ambitious tree-planting efforts or pedestrian plazas.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Sports, let’s face it, are a big-city thing.
—Will Leitch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Big-city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-city. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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