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downtown

[doun-toun] / ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn /


NOUN
business district
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The crash took place at 12:55 p.m. on May 19, 2025, when Cervantes’ car was hit by a driver who failed to yield to the right of way at an intersection in downtown Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The back-and-forth over change and the status quo broke to the surface during last month’s housing forum in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Beginning in June, Reid joined clergy from several Episcopal churches on Chicago’s North Side who began gathering weekly at Federal Plaza downtown to pray.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Rents are still several hundred dollars below the national average, but the couple said developments downtown have boosted demand at their three boutique hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Finally, he announced that he had an appointment downtown at the bank at noon.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan