How to Use on the town in a Sentence

on the town

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  • And in just one swipe, my pout was glazed in a hot, brick red shade worthy of a night out on the town.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • On July 6, four people were killed in strikes on the town of Nabatiyeh Fawqa.
    — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His wife, Martha, is currently serving a four-year term on the town’s board of selectmen.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • So one night in 1901, the Florodora Girls were out on the town after a show.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
  • Not to mention, the little gem is a trooper, and proved surprisingly durable after all its nights out on the town.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
  • For nights out on the town, the Inicat Anti-theft Crossbody Bag is my top choice.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Hanes EcoSmart Boy’s Tank is perfect for all those hot summer nights out on the town.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 July 2026
  • This sleek, low-key combo can be styled with just about any accessories; a mini purse (perhaps in a bold, trendy color) is essential for a long day out on the town.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
  • It’s made from a wrinkle-resistant, stretchy, and breathable material that can be worn with trousers for warm evenings out on the town or as a quick swimsuit cover-up.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The book recounts the Russian attack on the town through the eyes of a magical forest spirit who protects it, summoning floodwaters and winds to drive away the invaders.
    — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Israel also launched three airstrikes on the town of Al-Mansouri and surrounding areas, south of Tyre, NNA reported.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The controversial comic, 65, debuted her young blond beau in an Instagram post Thursday showing them out on the town in New York.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • For a night on the town, my go-to spot is Spain Wine Bar, a Spanish tapas restaurant where the rooftop views and lively atmosphere set the tone for a sophisticated meal of small plates, and fresh seafood paella.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • Like Gerber, accessorize for elegant nights out on the town with Gucci’s iconic Jackie 1961 handbag and, for an unexpected finish, a pair of black ballet flats.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Easton Farms is in the third phase of a development plan that would eventually build around 500 housing units off of Porter County Road 250 E on the town’s east side.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Right next to Big Bear City Park, the Big Bear Valley Historical Museum has a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits on the town’s colorful past.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
  • The stretch of the Palm Springs Walk of Fame in front of the museum has stars for architects who put their mark on the town, like Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, and William Krisel, the Twin Palms mastermind himself.
    — Lilit Marcus, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2016

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