metro area
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A densely populated urban area and its surrounding suburbs, economically and socially integrated.
The metro area is experiencing rapid population growth.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A geographic region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area.
The census bureau defines specific criteria for a metro area.
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Marc Andreessen on Big Breakthrough Ideas and Courageous Entrepreneurs
- You had, you know, you'd have one major newspaper per metro area because of the cost of distribution.
You had, you know, you'd have one major newspaper per metro area because of the cost of distribution.
- you'd have one major newspaper per metro area, because of the cost of distribution.
you'd have one major newspaper per metro area, because of the cost of distribution.
Why the government drops flies on California
- But today, and almost every day, aircraft hired by the California and federal governments are going to drop millions of them over Southern California, and over the Los Angeles metro area specifically.
But today, and almost every day, aircraft hired by the California and federal governments are going to drop millions of them over Southern California, and over the Los Angeles metro area specifically.
- over the Los Angeles metro area specifically.
over the Los Angeles metro area specifically.
The 19 Year Process of Inventing a New Apple
- Like the Evercrisp, and Amy herself, Ludacrisp hails from the greater Columbus metro area towards the end of the 20th century.
Like the Evercrisp, and Amy herself, Ludacrisp hails from the greater Columbus metro area towards the end of the 20th century.
- and Amy herself, Ludacrisp hails from the greater Columbus metro area towards the end of the 20th century.
and Amy herself, Ludacrisp hails from the greater Columbus metro area towards the end of the 20th century.
Why Los Angeles Is Americas Most Confusing City
- Unlike New York, where density gradually decreases farther from the city center, Los Angeles maintains a more evenly distributed population across its sprawling metro area.
Unlike New York, where density gradually decreases farther from the city center, Los Angeles maintains a more evenly distributed population across its sprawling metro area.
- Los Angeles maintains a more evenly distributed population across its sprawling metro area.
Los Angeles maintains a more evenly distributed population across its sprawling metro area.
Bomb cyclone slams 40M Americans ‘like a hurricane’
- Widespread blizzard conditions are expected across much of the region including Boston, Providence, Hartford, Connecticut and the New York City metro area.
Widespread blizzard conditions are expected across much of the region including Boston, Providence, Hartford, Connecticut and the New York City metro area.
- the New York City metro area.
the New York City metro area.
Drone expert explains what he thinks is behind drone sightings
- Today, people in the New York metro area are reporting a growing number of drone sightings in their communities following a wave of mysterious drone appearances in the skies over New Jersey.
Today, people in the New York metro area are reporting a growing number of drone sightings in their communities following a wave of mysterious drone appearances in the skies over New Jersey.
- Today, people in the New York Metro area are reporting a growing number of drone sightings in their communities following a wave of mysterious drone appearances in the skies over New Jersey.
Today, people in the New York Metro area are reporting a growing number of drone sightings in their communities following a wave of mysterious drone appearances in the skies over New Jersey.
How Did Tokyo Become The Largest City On Earth?
- More than half of the 41 million people in the Tokyo metro area use public transport every single day.
More than half of the 41 million people in the Tokyo metro area use public transport every single day.
- More than half of the 41 million people in the Tokyo metro area use public transport every single day.
More than half of the 41 million people in the Tokyo metro area use public transport every single day.
Tossed Out: Food Waste in America
- Enough food goes uneaten in the United States in one day to feed the Denver metro area for 10 weeks.
Enough food goes uneaten in the United States in one day to feed the Denver metro area for 10 weeks.
- to feed the Denver metro area for 10 weeks.
to feed the Denver metro area for 10 weeks.
A Missile Test And A Food Delivery Problem | September 14, 2021
- In the month of July, Texas added over 72,000 jobs, about 18,000 of those were in the Dallas-Plano-Irving metro area, and even still⏤
In the month of July, Texas added over 72,000 jobs, about 18,000 of those were in the Dallas-Plano-Irving metro area, and even still⏤
- About 18,000 of those were in the Dallas-Plano Irving Metro area.
About 18,000 of those were in the Dallas-Plano Irving Metro area.
Thousands brave frigid cold in Twin Cities 'ICE Out' protest
- Across the metro area, hundreds of small businesses, especially restaurants, heeded a call to observe a general strike.
Across the metro area, hundreds of small businesses, especially restaurants, heeded a call to observe a general strike.
- Across the metro area, hundreds of small businesses, especially restaurants, heeded a call to observe a general strike, many in sympathy with immigrant-owned shops where business has plummeted sharply amid fears of ICE patrols.
Across the metro area, hundreds of small businesses, especially restaurants, heeded a call to observe a general strike, many in sympathy with immigrant-owned shops where business has plummeted sharply amid fears of ICE patrols.