central city
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of central city
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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"I would very much like to continue working in research," the 38-year-old, who lives in the central city of Fulda, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
A massive wave of Korean immigrants arrived in Los Angeles after the 1965 Immigration Act, and many settled in Koreatown and other central city neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Vladimir Putin, who is hosting southeast Asian leaders for a summit in the central city of Kazan, has not commented on the large-scale attack on the Russian capital.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Where L.A. is really struggling is in that network of smaller parks that serve the central city, the everyday parks where you stop off for lunch or after work.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Aerial views of the ruins are now spectacular; archaeologists have cleared most of the central city.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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