alley
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It is a sprawling network of independent retail and wholesale businesses, including a cluster of 150 shops that make up its main attraction, Santee Alley.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Stepping into the hidden magic nook of London’s Diagon Alley is a showcase moment in Columbus’ film, and at times it is in Cosm’s interpretation as well.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Old businesses grew, and new ones opened, including even a tech Silicon Alley.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The inquest heard that the body of Wright, from Stanford-le-Hope, was found in Bang Thao 2 Alley, Choeng Thale sub-district, Thalang district, in the province of Phuket.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The late afternoon sun hung low in the sky as Harry and Hagrid made their way back down Diagon Alley, back through the wall, back through the Leaky Cauldron, now empty.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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