boroughs
- plural of borough.
Example Sentences
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New York City added more than 1.33 million residents between 1900 and 1910—the most people for any decade, ever, aside from when the city’s boroughs were knitted together in their current form.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
For a few hours Saturday night, the usual boundaries between neighborhoods, boroughs and even state lines seemed to disappear.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
The majority of London boroughs have similar restrictions on street drinking in place, including Camden's neighbouring boroughs of Haringey, Islington and Westminster.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Council housing in London remains under significant pressure, with many boroughs having long waiting lists amid rising demand for affordable homes.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
We have connections to most of them, not just from Queens and the other boroughs but from Nassau and Westchester and Bergen counties.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
