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the direction along which something or someone moves the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

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Recent Examples of pathway The hotel itself also has wheelchair-friendly pathways and ramps, elevators, accessible parking, pool access, and accessible restaurants and facilities like the spa and fitness center. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 The critical behaviors that put kids on a pathway to violence are social stressors and grievances. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024 Comprehensive support services: Wraparound programs should provide mental health counseling, life skills training, and pathways to education and employment. Jasmyne B. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024 And crucially, the entire plot of land is within the area recognized by the state as the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a sweeping network of land intended as a pathway for animals to roam unimpeded by development. Emily L. Mahoney, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pathway 
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Noun
  • Even though Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, there are still hurdles that line the path to enacting his vision.
    Stephen Fowler, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
  • As the country has carved a circuitous path toward justice and commemoration, ESMA has emerged as a central symbol of that historical reckoning.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Few brands have followed this same exact route, but some have clearly been reading the room.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This second route, the one Patient X was using to recognize emotions, goes directly to the lower part of the brain (to the amygdala).
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • India's preparation was also shrouded in mystery as confusion reined over whether media could access their training sessions, which were shut from the public supposedly because too many fans would congregate dangerously on footpaths.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Towns and businesses need the trail’s traffic The Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath for many people.
    Graham Hurley, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • For the most part, the Bucks have played tight games over the last month and just found a way to win at the end.
    Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After all, Travis Kelce made a point to attend one last show in Indianapolis before his NFL schedule got in the way.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Just remember, Deer Valley is only open to skiers, so snowboarders will want to stick to Park City — but with nearly 350 trails, that's not really a sacrifice.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Upon entering, the hotel’s maze-like trails hide surprises around every turn.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024

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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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