metropolitan
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But the new supply is still dwarfed by a 400,000-unit deficit of homes in the metropolitan area, according to Zillow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Home prices measured by a the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller index tracking 20 of the nation’s large metropolitan areas likely rose 0.9% in April from the same month in 2025, according to FactSet.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
The by-election for a new metropolitan mayor was called after Burnham was elected as MP for Makerfield in last Thursday's by-election.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Government data on consumer inflation for the Tokyo metropolitan area due Friday will likely help gauge the strength of inflationary pressures facing the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
The Korean money funnels in mostly through the dozens of churches across the metropolitan area.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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