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boroughs

noun

plural of borough

as in cities

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The woman who moved through unfamiliar cities alone without overthinking every variable.

— Stefanie Benjamin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
The case has brought new attention to an ongoing housing crisis in major cities across Spain, as gentrification has caused rents to skyrocket and the stock of affordable housing to shrink, leading to growing public anger.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of cities

Noun

Carr acknowledged that cities and towns may be frustrated by provider delays.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Across rural Kansas towns, residents have been organizing and spearheading similar efforts to ban data center development within their communities.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of towns

Noun

Village Manager John Lockerby added that Skokie is one of more than 350 municipalities in Illinois that uses ALPR technology to help officers solve crimes.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
During Wednesday’s meeting Higdon and Knox agreed that the municipalities that switched stances did so out of fear.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of municipalities

Noun

Lee has been under pressure to distinguish Hong Kong from regional rivals and mainland Chinese metropolises, especially after Beijing’s tightening grip tainted Hong Kong’s image as a freewheeling financial center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
With fewer crowds than Spain’s main metropolises, a slower pace sets the tone for a sojourn meant to be savored.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of metropolises

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Boyu promises to be instrumental in helping Starbucks open stores in cities beyond Shanghai, Beijing, and China’s other megalopolises, while keeping costs in check.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
While strolling the exhibits, García explains the roots of one of the largest megalopolises on earth and how its evolution lends to the symbology and tradition of the festival.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2023

Definition of megalopolises

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