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metro

[me-troh] / ˈmɛ troʊ /


NOUN
subway
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“The job market is really slow. So the No. 1 driver for migration between metro areas is affordability.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As of February, the typical home value in the Hartford metro area was $380,000, about 70% higher than in 2019, according to Zillow’s index.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Viewers in the New York metro area will also get Yankees games most Wednesday nights.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Chicago and New York both saw prices rise more than 5% to lead all metro markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

"Here are museum passes, metro tickets, pocket money, and the Foundation's emergency phone number. Meet back here at seven for dinner and the first evening session. Any questions?"

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins