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metropolis

[mi-trop-uh-lis] / mɪˈtrɒp ə lɪs /


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The contest’s co-host Victoria Swarovski, singer, model and crystal heiress, says the city is a true metropolis best experienced on foot—where imperial architecture and centuries-old cafés weave through contemporary restaurants and nightlife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Ma’s downfall coincided with investigations against officials with whom he had worked previously, including in Xinjiang and the southeastern metropolis of Shenzhen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Efficient urban planning has transformed what was once an island of fishing villages into a gleaming metropolis of high-rises.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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 corners were choked with dust and it smelled like a whole metropolis of mice had lived and bred there, probably until the cats got wise and moved in before moving on, but no snakes.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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