met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Saturday will likely be the third day in a row of triple-digit temperatures for major metros like Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Chris Joyner,
AJC.com,
5 June 2026
The metro Atlanta senator, who represents Senate District 44, made the announcement on a video posted to Facebook on Thursday.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Across the East Coast, fireworks, tall ships and World Cup watch parties pressed on in sweltering conditions, as crowds sought shade in museums, metro stations and historic sites.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Saturday will likely be the third day in a row of triple-digit temperatures for major metros like Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Adjective
Early voting begins Saturday for the Georgia’s primary runoffs in some metro Atlanta counties.
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Chris Joyner,
AJC.com,
5 June 2026
The metro Atlanta senator, who represents Senate District 44, made the announcement on a video posted to Facebook on Thursday.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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