the town

noun

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

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To stop or not stop growth West said the town has taken steps in recent years to curb rapid growth. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 In Easton, Sicard said some choose to direct the money they are paid back to the town. — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Officials feared the San Juan River that flows through it would top a level that nearly wiped out the town in 1911. — Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Mayor Dean Trantalis called the town hall meeting to educate the neighbors about the state’s Live Local law. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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