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a thickly settled, highly populated area after driving for miles with nothing but corn and wheat fields to look at, we were relieved to roll into a small town and have a bite to eat at the local diner

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Recent Examples of town The waitress suggested heading to a nearby small town called Oxford, which had a genealogy room. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024 Kentucky is home to numerous picturesque small towns, with festive traditions and cozy celebrations, that create the perfect backdrop for a holiday getaway, our Kirby Adams reports. Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 25 Dec. 2024 Returning to town for Christmas is Brian’s childhood friend Nina Meyers, played by Courtney, and the two form a romantic connection. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024 Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for town 

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“Town.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/town. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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