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metropolis

[mi-trop-uh-lis] / mɪˈtrɒp ə lɪs /


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A consistent message emerged: Los Angeles was not a beautiful, vibrant metropolis with serious problems, but a hellhole verging on being lost for good.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 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

More than anything, “Glorious Country” is an absorbing contribution to the life story of a metropolis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

How do you pinpoint a spot on the map when the spot seems to be moving from metropolis to metropolis?

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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