big-city
adjective
: of or relating to a large city
big-city problems such as overcrowding and noise
a big-city school/hospital
big-city mayors
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Then the cameras shut off and Williams took another glance at the throng of reporters, a big-city flex for the big day.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wu was one of four big-city mayors to testify before a Congressional oversight committee earlier this month as part of the committee’s probe into sanctuary jurisdictions and their impact on public safety.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Wu was one of four big-city mayors to be notified of an impending visit from the DOJ’s Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, which was created via an executive order from President Donald Trump.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
For college graduates who want to stay in the Midwest but still get the big-city experience, Chicago is the only logical choice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wu was one of four big-city mayors to testify before a Congressional oversight committee earlier this month as part of the committee’s probe into sanctuary jurisdictions and their impact on public safety.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Wu was one of four big-city mayors to be notified of an impending visit from the DOJ’s Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, which was created via an executive order from President Donald Trump.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
For college graduates who want to stay in the Midwest but still get the big-city experience, Chicago is the only logical choice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Big-city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-city. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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