the town

noun

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

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That Rose is always learning new things about Palm Beach himself is part of what keeps him hooked on the town and eager to share it with visitors. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Rick Dolliver, a lobsterman who also runs a popular bar in the town, gave a withering verdict on the Democratic hopeful. David Millward, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later identified the deceased as reservist Master Sergeant Haim Kalomiti, 55, from the town of Tzur Natan. Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 Come December, the town takes on a Hallmark-movie vibe with multiple tree lightings, dining and drink specials, and holiday window displays throughout Carlsbad Village. Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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