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conurbations

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plural of conurbation

as in cities

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The installation will include about 100 postcards by the Postbox Ghana collective depicting tropical modernist architectural buildings in cities such as Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The town was named in the top 75 safest midsize cities in the country, according to a SmartAsset study earlier this year.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

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For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
From there, class strikes, blockades and demonstrations spread to other Paris suburbs and then nationwide, even in smaller towns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of towns

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Perhaps most surprising, though, the top 10 favors big, bustling metropolises rather than the sunny coastal cities or small towns that might first come to mind when planning a romantic trip.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Lee has been under pressure to distinguish Hong Kong from regional rivals and mainland Chinese metropolises, especially after Beijing’s tightening grip tainted Hong Kong’s image as a freewheeling financial center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of metropolises

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Boyu promises to be instrumental in helping Starbucks open stores in cities beyond Shanghai, Beijing, and China’s other megalopolises, while keeping costs in check.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
While strolling the exhibits, García explains the roots of one of the largest megalopolises on earth and how its evolution lends to the symbology and tradition of the festival.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2023

Definition of megalopolises

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Their presentations revealed a patchwork of efforts, with municipalities and organizations moving ahead while seeking clearer coordination and financial commitments.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Different states and municipalities have laws governing the technology.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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