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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Naturally, in the Spider’s absence, things have gone to pot in Gotham.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
For the Yankees, that’s the YES Network, which can be purchased via the Gotham Sports app for $120 a season.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Gotham FC defender Jess Carter is back after she was given time to recover from the conclusion of the National Women's Soccer League play-offs in November.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Last year Kyndryl was targeted by short seller Gotham City, which alleged the company had manipulated certain financial metrics.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
He took some comfort in the fact that the Gotham people seemed to have read so much of what he had written.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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