the town

noun

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

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Blue Flag Capital purchased the property in summer 2024 and collaborated with Jenny Bukovec Studio on a makeover inspired by the town's maritime history and the chicest resorts in the Mediterranean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 Now a charming village, with its traditional church with prominent spire overlooking the town and the old clock tower converted into a wonderful mussel and fish restaurant. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026 Other finds suggested that rather than dispersing, at least some of the town’s citizenry moved to Lauriacum along with the military. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 His act of compassion turns the town against them, casting Carlos as a madman and Bobi as a monster and setting them on a devastating path toward violence. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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