metropolis

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Certainly not for Angelenos, who know what defines their metropolis culinarily, from pupusas to Tommy’s chili burgers, from Persian food in West L.A. to regional Chinese cuisine in the San Gabriel Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Residents described a tense, surreal atmosphere across the metropolis of 17 million people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

In the 19th and 20th centuries, it helped the city become a bustling metropolis, home to sizable European diasporas and a distinct cosmopolitan culture.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Now, this sprawling metropolis set against the stunning, snowy Mount Damavand is decked out in flags and bunting to mark what's known as the "ten days of dawn".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

On our first evening in Rome, we climbed one of the seven hills and looked out over the metropolis.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover