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midtown

[mid-toun, -toun] / ˈmɪdˈtaʊn, -ˌtaʊn /


NOUN
downtown
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New York 12 is an area of midtown that covers some of the richest parts of the city: Chelsea, the Upper West and Upper East sides, the Met, and the entirety of Central Park.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

He has pleaded not guilty in both the federal and state cases against him for the shooting death of Thompson in midtown Manhattan at the end of 2024.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The events took place in midtown Manhattan, a few blocks from the famous sports arena hosting the Finals, which was sealed off for the game by a large police presence.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

In a windowed studio overlooking Third Avenue in midtown Manhattan, Catsimatidis can be seen scrolling through his mobile phone and looking as if his mind is elsewhere while on the air.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

He’s been working since then for a firm in midtown, with celebrated large-scale commissions to its name.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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