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as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
I think we should take one of the less congested roads
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Recent Examples of road
During the drive, the bus lost control, veered off a hilly road and fell into a river about 200 feet below the road, senior state official Deepak Rawat told the AP.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Many inferior systems don't provide enough illumination to enable a driver going 55 mph on a straight road to stop in time after spotting an obstacle in the vehicle’s path.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred on a remote road near Tecate, close to the California border.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Regular drivers will not be able to access roads pass Lucas Oil Stadium on West South Street between South West Street and South Delaware Street, starting at 11 p.m. except for Swiftie pickup and rideshare drivers waiting to pick up concertgoers.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Many inferior systems don't provide enough illumination to enable a driver going 55 mph on a straight road to stop in time after spotting an obstacle in the vehicle’s path.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred on a remote road near Tecate, close to the California border.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Regular drivers will not be able to access roads pass Lucas Oil Stadium on West South Street between South West Street and South Delaware Street, starting at 11 p.m. except for Swiftie pickup and rideshare drivers waiting to pick up concertgoers.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road
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On the other side of the country, the head of the Washington state DOT has requested $150 million from the state legislature to address the shortcomings of legacy highways.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Two people who relatives say are the victim’s cousins have been charged in connection with the murder in Connecticut of an 18-year-old whose body was found wrapped in a comforter on a highway.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Berkshire owns an assortment of insurance businesses, including Geico, along with BNSF railroad, several major utilities and a varied collection of retail and manufacturing businesses, including brands like Dairy Queen and See’s Candy.Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
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At the time, the railroad industry warned the economy would suffer damage of $2 billion per day; other industry groups warned of a direct hit to GDP and inflation spike.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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People pass by on the street as Hurricane Rafael passes by Havana, Cuba, on Wednesday.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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City councils vote on development, local taxes and street improvements.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The water has washed away roads and railways, flooding homes and businesses, leaving people standing on car roofs or searching for higher ground in buildings.Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Last year, the Czech Republic’s railway system was hacked and disrupted.Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Roman Road, in London’s East End, is a busy thoroughfare just south of Victoria Park.Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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The next one on the boards is the 15,000 square foot dining and entertainment venue Oro and Elixir opening on main thoroughfare Lincoln Road this fall.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Alone, the tax would fund freeways (40.5%), bus transit and bus rapid transit (33.5%), and major roadways and regional transportation infrastructure (22.5%).Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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In addition, American will fly its first-ever nonstop route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Venice starting June 5, 2025.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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The route to these positions need not—and perhaps should not—run through the Ivy League or Silicon Valley.Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chicago has less than 15 miles, excluding bus-on-shoulder lanes on expressways.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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After all, the expressway connects two of Cincinnati’s major highways.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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