metropolis
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Khartoum, a metropolis of 7 million, sits at the confluence of tributaries, a sort of Pittsburgh-on-the-Nile.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Ms. Paces’s account of Prague’s transformation into a burgeoning Czech metropolis over the course of the 19th century is hazy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Residents described a tense, surreal atmosphere across the metropolis of 17 million people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
But as an athlete there was very little time to explore this enchanting, bustling metropolis before competition started.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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