the town

noun

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

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The Railroad Commission approved eight flares within 5 miles of the town during the study period and 280 across surrounding Dimmit County, according to agency data. ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025 Chinese miners settled in the town in 1849, after being driven out of another nearby mining camp, according to Visit Tuolumne County. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 Just 90 minutes from Milan or Turin, the town blends Alpine charm with an unmistakably Italian sensibility. Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 After a hectic day at work or a late night out on the town, grabbing the best makeup remover may be the last thing on your list after a long day. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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