the town

noun

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

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There’s a tenderness for the town that feels palpable in the design. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 July 2026 With its striking marble bar, exposed brick walls, and cozy booths, the setting nods to the building’s former life as the town pharmacy. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Esposito admitted to leaving after the killing and driving to the town green to pick up his teenage daughter, per the release. Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Information about what’s going on in and around one’s community – in the town hall, on the school board, or at the state legislature – is critical to civic participation. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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