11.   As he sees it, his city is becoming to Brazil what New York City is to the United States.

12.   As they matured, cities became cultural centers as well where people came together to enjoy music, theater and to think big thoughts.

13.   Boston is full of editors these days, now that the city has become something of a center for publications about technology and business.

14.   A city became enraptured.

15.   But he said all big American cities have become fertile grounds for counterfeiting, regardless of proximity to the border.

16.   But the city has become infamous more recently for a soaring crime rate, deteriorating environment, horrendous traffic and corruption that touches almost every facet of life.

17.   But the city has also become a hotbed for start-ups.

18.   But the MLS is hoping the city can become the professional soccer hotbed that many think it can.

19.   But while those crimes may have grabbed headlines, the city was actually becoming safer, according to the statistics.

20.   But those who left have no right to criticize what this city has become.