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Ten best large cities to live in the U.S. named

Monday, August 3, 2015
10. Virginia Beach, Va.
8. (tie) Lexington, Ky.
8. (tie) San Francisco
7. Denver
6. San Diego
5. Seattle
4. San Jose, Calif.
3. Colorado Springs, Colo.
2. Raleigh, N.C.
1. Austin, Texas
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10. Virginia Beach, Va.
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