the town

noun

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

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In the town of Loomis, home to fewer than 7,000 people, a growing population is already top of mind for many residents. Conor McGill, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Gavelek said that there would be wayfinding signs along the path that would highlight art attractions and the town’s history. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Oversight of the facility is split between the town and the Haitian Institute for the Protection of National Heritage. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 In video footage of the flight shared by Iceland Monitor, the aircraft can be seen flying directly over houses and other buildings, with the outlet noting the aircraft appeared to be at an altitude of around 100 meters (328 feet) above the town. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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