small-town

Example Sentences

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Through the decades, the road has grown from an American artifact into a global symbol of small-town Americana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The family didn’t personally know Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, but in their small-town Baptist circles, she felt only a degree away.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Ricky Ross, who created the music for that show, also co-created Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil about the passion of a small-town football club.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“I didn’t realize you were still so bored with small-town life,” he said conversationally, and I knew he was trying to distract me.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer