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Recent Examples of traffic circle
Near Sherman Park, a hotspot for reckless driving, bump outs and traffic circles have resulted in a substantial reduction in speeding.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
On the city’s north side, where residents have taken the brunt of the reckless driving blow, bump outs, traffic circles, and road diets, when a street's lanes are reduced or repurposed, were added to some main streets.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
The protest then moved from the Internet to the traffic circles that dot the French countryside.
—Arthur Goldhammer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2018
Wouldn’t a sculpture look nice in that traffic circle?
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
On the city’s north side, where residents have taken the brunt of the reckless driving blow, bump outs, traffic circles, and road diets, when a street's lanes are reduced or repurposed, were added to some main streets.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
The protest then moved from the Internet to the traffic circles that dot the French countryside.
—Arthur Goldhammer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2018
Wouldn’t a sculpture look nice in that traffic circle?
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traffic circle
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The developer will build a roundabout to ease traffic concerns at Kistler Farm and Rocky River roads, Priester said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Driving the news: Polk County Supervisors approved an agreement with the DOT last week, allowing for the construction of the single-lane roundabout.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Aleman placed the roses on a conveyor belt, advancing them to a rotary saw that cut their stems.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Between the front passengers, there’s a floating centre console with climate control rotary dials and two cupholders beneath.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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So expectations in Republican circles are that Trump Jr. would not challenge Vance in the 2028 GOP presidential primaries.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Jan. 2025
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Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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This funding is fueling the company’s efforts to expand its less-than-truckload (LTL) and cross-border logistics offerings, enhance its API and electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities, and deliver innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of its growing customer base.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Overnight directional closures of I-270 and I-70 for bridge work Interstate 270/U.S. 23 Interchange Improvements Description: Reconfigure the I-270/U.S. 23 interchange on the south side of Columbus.—
Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
1 Jan. 2025
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While the old cloverleaf interchange may look simpler, the new DDI design will improve traffic flow onto the interstate and increase safety around the area, particularly pedestrian safety, according to WisDOT's informational video.—
Claudia Levens,
Journal Sentinel,
14 Nov. 2024
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In America, horror is a cloverleaf: at once a bound reality and a recurring spectacle, shared and remixed online, appropriated and made a fool of by soulless pundits on Fox News.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
28 May 2022
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“Traffic circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traffic%20circle. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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