metropolitan area
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When OG Anunoby’s miraculous tip-in fell through the net on Wednesday to give the Knicks a 3-1 series lead, it seemed as though every single person in the New York metropolitan area exploded with joy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In the Miami metropolitan area, where Parkland is located, gas now costs $4.11 per gallon on average — up from $3.01 last year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The Regional Plan Association is a non-profit civic organization focused on urban planning for the New York metropolitan area.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The Nice – Côte d’Azur metropolitan area is vulnerable for a number of reasons: dense urbanization, strong tourist appeal, and very busy beaches.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
“The fringe is a large, sort of chaotic place between Chicago and the nearest government-regulated metropolitan area, Milwaukee, which is about a three-hour drive from here.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
