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metro

[me-troh] / ˈmɛ troʊ /


NOUN
subway
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After being caught on the metro, the former bank worker was held for three days in a detention centre without a shower or change of clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Prices fell year-over-year in 28 of the 100 biggest metro areas in May, including many Texas and Florida markets, according to ICE.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

One of his top sights at the Qatar tournament was thousands of their passionate fans snaking in long, noisy lines into and out of metro stations.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She explained there are metro area plans that could have been leveraged into action like the 34th Street Busway in New York City or more express bus lanes on New Jersey highways.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 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




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