Commentary: A place where people live. Smaller than a city.
Examples:
They drive through town on their way to work.
I was born in a small town.
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Commentary: The people in charge of a town, usually the local government.
Examples:
The town is responsible for snow removal.
I had to pay local taxes to the Town of North Hempstead.
The town has passed new laws regulating speed limits.
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Commentary: The collection of people who live in a town.
Examples:
The whole town cheered when John scored a touchdown.
The town gathered for the Christmas tree lighting.
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