central city

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Noun
  • Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.
    Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
  • The neighborhood was built in the early 20th century, planned by then city architect Per Olof Hallman, who envisioned an English garden city.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Johannesburg’s inner city, entire blocks fell silent as street vendors cleared out and retail shops pulled steel shutters down, conjuring up memories of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • Hill is currently building a nonprofit for kids called The Big Catch, which aims to teach inner city children entrepreneurial skills.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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“Central city.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central%20city. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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