small-town

Example Sentences

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Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The family didn’t personally know Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, but in their small-town Baptist circles, she felt only a degree away.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Murdaugh’s six-week trial in small-town Walterboro, S.C., became a global phenomenon as viewers were transfixed by the crumbling of a generations-old South Carolina family dynasty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

And when she lands, we meet Andrea, the small-town mayor who holds the key to her future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I had heard of the foolish blunders that small-town boys made when they went to big cities and I wanted to be very cautious.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright