the town

noun

: the government of a town
The town plans to increase property taxes.

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Why are her landlord and the town of Huntley still coddling her? Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Their investigation later reveals that Assistant Mayor Dawn Bellwether (Jenny Slate) was the mastermind behind the flower poisoning and wanted to incite fear among the town's citizens and exploit her power. Caroline Blair, People.com, 21 May 2025 Ellie walks through the town's streets during the festivities and has a run-in with Kat, her ex-girlfriend, played on the series by Noah Lamanna. Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 May 2025 Spread across three floors with several balconies, it is located near the town’s picturesque basilica. Silvia Marchetti, CNN Money, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the town

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“The town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20town. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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