the city

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noun (1)

: the government of a city

The city is working to make the streets safer.

a lawsuit against the city

the City

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noun (2)

: the section of London that is Great Britain's financial and business center

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The rescue was coordinated between the fire department, Manatee County EMS, the City of Bradenton and emergency responders from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, county officials said. — Ryan Ballogg july 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

In April, the City Planning and Development Department issued an alert, citing the project for doing work without a permit. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Kozuch said the Blazers have worked with the City Administrator’s office by sharing some of their plans, but added that the city needs to see more. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Underscoring the concern was Johnson’s habit of announcing nominations immediately before deadlines that have the effect of the City Council feeling compelled to agree so that positions do not remain vacant. — Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

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