core city

Example Sentences

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That effort stalled, with some on the council saying they feared the relief program would pull funding away from core city services.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“The gains we have seen in investments in Memphis, especially in the core city, over the last few years tell a different story.”

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023

“You can’t go back to the past unless you are in some kind of theme park, and we are not a theme park, we are a core city of the U.K.”

From New York Times • May 18, 2021

While some might argue the government shouldn’t be involved with services other than the core city services like public safety and utilities, Goddard said those amenities are essential for quality of life.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2020

Nearly 30 percent of the affected applications are considered “mission critical,” affecting core city services, including police and courts.

From Reuters • Jun. 6, 2018