met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
As agencies recover from that recent blow, issues of regional collaboration, local needs and limited funding have come to a head in sprawling, fast-growing metro areas ill-suited for efficient mass transit.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kroger plans a glow-up for one of its metro Atlanta stores.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Higher salaries in large metro areas don’t necessarily lead to greater happiness, the results suggest.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
As agencies recover from that recent blow, issues of regional collaboration, local needs and limited funding have come to a head in sprawling, fast-growing metro areas ill-suited for efficient mass transit.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The metro Atlanta senator, who represents Senate District 44, made the announcement on a video posted to Facebook on Thursday.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kroger plans a glow-up for one of its metro Atlanta stores.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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