the town

noun

: the government of a town
The town plans to increase property taxes.

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Still in Cherryvale today, the town’s historical museum features a section dedicated to the Benders – including photographs, replicas of wanted posters, and even a set of three hammers believed to have been used by the family in their three-year murder spree. Sean Neumann, People.com, 1 June 2025 Now, the issue of trans athletes appears to be potentially pushing the town, or at least its leadership, even further into Trump's corner. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025 But budget supporters were celebrating, saying the town had avoided service cuts that could’ve been necessary if the spending plan had failed. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025 The man later organized a tour of the town with a local historian to learn more. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the town

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“The town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20town. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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