in town

phrase

: in this town
This is the best restaurant in town.

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Tensions rise in town when the kids’ school raises child-abuse allegations against the Gheorghius after teachers notice some mysterious bruising on one of their kids. — Tomris Laffly, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 And anytime there is a new financial sheriff in town, the speculation centered on what his plans are for changes and whether more conservative guidance would be ahead. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The fact that all of Comedy Central’s new releases to date have been exclusive to the digital space has led some in town to question the seriousness of their effort to return as a comedy powerhouse. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Though Jones was born in 1986, around the time Nirvana and Soundgarden were taking their first steps, he was adopted into the inner circle as word started to spread in town about his talent. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in town

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“In town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20town. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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