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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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 See All Example Sentences for the city

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“The city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20city. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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