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conurbations

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plural of conurbation

as in cities

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The operation took place in cities across the West Bank just days before Israelis vote on whether to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in power.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Tear gas has been used by police in at least four French cities today, including Lyon, Lille, Marseille and Bordeaux.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cities

Noun

The sight of towns and cities on fire will doubtless create new supporters for far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
The neighborhood/area The Berkshires, Massachusetts is riddled with dozens of small towns, each with their own unique set of splendid restaurants, hotels, and attractions—and all within reasonable driving distance from one another.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of towns

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Perhaps most surprising, though, the top 10 favors big, bustling metropolises rather than the sunny coastal cities or small towns that might first come to mind when planning a romantic trip.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
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

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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Ferbert and others pointed to a surge in lawsuits against municipalities over everything from sidewalk trip-and-falls to police misconduct — cases that can lead to seven- or eight-figure payouts.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Water Authority supplies water to a population of more than 432,000 people in 15 South Central Connecticut municipalities.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of municipalities

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The trio—led by Folds, Robert Sledge, Darren Jessee—are set to rock nine suburbs cities across the South next spring, with more stops to be announced.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
For Philadelphia and our inland suburbs, the forecast remains much quieter.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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