the town

noun

: the government of a town
The town plans to increase property taxes.

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The family was seeking safety in the town of Bohodukhiv, some 60 kilometers (38 miles) west of Kharkiv, having fled their home further east just days ago, Ukrainian police said in a statement posted on Telegram. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 Zillow estimates the average home in Flagstaff at $646,000 because of the town's housing demand. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Boston is set to roll out the welcome mat for soccer fans from around the globe for the World Cup, while the town hosting the premier event is threatening to withhold an essential license. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 As unsettling events ripple through the town, Henry begins to grapple with the frightening possibility that he may be connected to the darkness taking hold. Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the town

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“The town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20town. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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