met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Other major markets in the state, including the Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville metro areas, tend to focus on more affordable electric car models, like the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt, and Kia Niro.
—Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Born in the sprawling Chicago metro area, she was raised in the Mormon faith by her mother alongside her two siblings and an identical twin, Ellie.
—William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Other major markets in the state, including the Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville metro areas, tend to focus on more affordable electric car models, like the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt, and Kia Niro.
—Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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