met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
For every year during an astonishing 12-year period ending in 2022-2023, Austin, TX was the fastest growing large metro area in the country.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
Next week kicks off with some heat to send metro Detroiters diving straight into the nearest lake or pool.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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Noun
The Atlanta metro area faced one of its most significant encounters with a hurricane or tropical storm on record, with hurricane-force wind gusts anticipated.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
For every year during an astonishing 12-year period ending in 2022-2023, Austin, TX was the fastest growing large metro area in the country.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Georgians — and especially metro Atlantans — are having a hard time paying for everyday expenses compared to people elsewhere, according to the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
Next week kicks off with some heat to send metro Detroiters diving straight into the nearest lake or pool.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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