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metropolis

[mi-trop-uh-lis] / mɪˈtrɒp ə lɪs /


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That included his time as mayor of Davao, a southern metropolis where he cultivated the image of a tough-talking political outsider.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Washington countered with a vision bearing the confident stamp of the Great Society era in American politics—the belief that a complex metropolis could still be shaped, and improved, by comprehensive design.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In addition to New Delhi, he will visit Agra, site of the world-famous Taj Mahal, as well as the palace-filled city of Jaipur and the eastern metropolis of Kolkata.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

San Diego is a rare example of a nearby metropolis that has been able to convince more builders to build more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The city was a glittering modern metropolis, where humans lived in luxury, all thanks to the tireless work of robots.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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