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metropolis

[mi-trop-uh-lis] / mɪˈtrɒp ə lɪs /


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Certainly not for Angelenos, who know what defines their metropolis culinarily, from pupusas to Tommy’s chili burgers, from Persian food in West L.A. to regional Chinese cuisine in the San Gabriel Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Ms. Paces’s account of Prague’s transformation into a burgeoning Czech metropolis over the course of the 19th century is hazy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

He had built a reputation for being tough against crime as mayor of Davao, a sprawling southern metropolis, and said peace and order were necessary to spur investments.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The hero gazes out at the pain and beauty contained in the twinkling lights of the metropolis.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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