Gotham
Americannoun
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a journalistic nickname for New York City.
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an English village, proverbial for the foolishness of its inhabitants.
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Women's team Gotham FC this week recorded the biggest turnout for a women's sporting event in New York history, city comptroller Mark Levine said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
And yet a generation grew up in Gotham with no idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Naturally, in the Spider’s absence, things have gone to pot in Gotham.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
In Le Tissier, Morgan and Gotham FC defender Jess Carter, Wiegman has players who can switch positions across the back four, despite centre-back being their preferred role.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
A fourth officer, Gotham, showed me around another day when I worked the upper floor of the Box.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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