Etymology
Origin of citywide
Example Sentences
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The city’s 10-year residential property-tax abatement, expanded in 2000 to cover new construction citywide, supplied the “extra bump” that made deals work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
After more than 50 years without a title and decades of false starts, the Knicks' rebirth is fueling a rare level of citywide enthusiasm.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Hernandez counters with a list of accomplishments, including helping secure a $6.3-million state grant to house homeless individuals near the Arroyo Seco riverbed and advocating for a citywide network of unarmed crisis response teams.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The new chief heat officer will “advance Mayor Bass’s Climate Action Plan,” Sterling said, which includes developing the city’s heat action and resilience plan, expanding tree canopies and implementing citywide cooling strategies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
One Saturday, there was excitement in the air because we were having a citywide, interfaith youth picnic at Gillam Park to celebrate the end of the school year.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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