alley
Example Sentences
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It has its own bowling alley and two swimming pools.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
They went at each other like cats fighting in an alley.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
In a damp back alley, Jingjing joined job-seekers milling about leisurely, haggling for higher wages while garment bosses perched on scooters brandished hiring signs, desperate for day labourers.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
A law enforcement robot was used to search a group of storage units in an alley behind the Shores apartment complex, and could be seen removing items.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
When we arrived at the alley behind the shop, James stopped short before we reached the door and set down my basket.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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