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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Three principal cities that together make up a metropolitan area, such as that of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee.
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Examples
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The district's largest city is Kennewick, which along with the cities of Richland and Pasco not served by the district make up what is commonly referred to as the Tri-Cities.
unknown title 2011
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Agriculture is a driving force east of the Cascades: Some refer to the Tri-Cities as the "french fry capital" because of the many potato processing plants there.
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He soon set up a Facebook page simply called Tri-Cities Weather.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The Tri-Cities is a good place to do business and raise a family, said Weng, a native of China, who discovered the area about three years ago.
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If these two things can be done, then the Tri-Cities should be a better place to live.
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The Tri-Cities is a thriving, independent economy with a bright future that will stretch well after Hanford cleanup is completed. "
R&D Mag - News 2010
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American Eagle will also cancel routes between Chicago and Tri-Cities, Tenn.
American Eagle to Trim Fleet, Cut Flights Jack Nicas 2011
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By day, Mercy is a car mechanic in the sprawling Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington.
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But it's really good to be back in the Tri-Cities to reconnect with the roots.
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Then go East on I-90 and see Ellensburg, Tri-Cities, Spokane.
Council Releases 520 Study; Mayor’s Study to Drop Tomorrow « PubliCola 2010
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