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town

[toun] / taʊn /


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About five years ago, community members caught wind of plans to chop down towering redwoods within Jackson, near the coastal town of Caspar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

I go out of town for a mentor’s funeral.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Around Huo’s office, Easyhome resembles a ghost town, with swaths of empty offices and stores across its eight floors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The town government last month said that a resignation request submitted by family members would be invalid, the Japan Times added.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

My promise to Grandpa about being ready and waiting for our trip to town got sidetracked during the night.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls