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metropolis

[mi-trop-uh-lis] / mɪˈtrɒp ə lɪs /


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A consistent message emerged: Los Angeles was not a beautiful, vibrant metropolis with serious problems, but a hellhole verging on being lost for good.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

I think people expect it to feel like a small Midwestern town, and they’re surprised by how much of a real metropolis it is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

San Diego is a rare example of a nearby metropolis that has been able to convince more builders to build more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Years of congestion in the gridlocked metropolis have given rise to a booming sector of motorcycle taxi drivers, weaving through car traffic.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

On our first evening in Rome, we climbed one of the seven hills and looked out over the metropolis.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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