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Recent Examples of metro
The Liberty Macarena’s location is the latest of several metro Mexican restaurants to close.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Georgians — and especially metro Atlantans — are having a hard time paying for everyday expenses compared to people elsewhere, according to the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Georgians — and especially metro Atlantans — are having a hard time paying for everyday expenses compared to people elsewhere, according to the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metro
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Employees at at least five companies across the metropolitan area do business with GM and were notified to slow, suspend or shut down operations, according to previous Star reporting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metropolitan area already bears the distinction of being one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians in the United States.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The director’s affection for America extends beyond cosmopolitan centers, too.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Consequently, today's population combines elements of small-community social cohesion with cosmopolitan exposure.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metro. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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