conurbation
Example Sentences
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"Linton-on-Ouse is not a major conurbation and has limited infrastructure which would struggle to support such an increased number."
From BBC ● May 10, 2022
About 200 miles east of Algiers, Constantine, known to its Numidian founders as Cirta, is today a sprawling conurbation of more than 400,000 people.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2022
In Yuzhou city, part of Xuchang's conurbation, 1 million residents are already under lockdown, with people in some areas unable to leave their homes.
From Reuters ● Jan. 6, 2022
It’s part of a giant conurbation of satellite towns surrounding Phoenix, and is a classic example of why this metropolitan – or “megapolitan” – area is tempting fate.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 20, 2018
At ground level it's a different story, Scott imagining a grim conurbation of food stands, clogged streets and noisy, oppressive chaos.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2017
