asphalt
Example Sentences
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In a ritual unseen by the cameras, volunteers heave the floating icons toward the asphalt.
Plans to build an asphalt plant near the Cedar River east of Renton cleared another hurdle and appear to be moving forward.
From Seattle Times
“One month! And water is like kryptonite to asphalt, to quote our head of street services.”
From New York Times
The result was a concrete and asphalt gash between the downtown and the remaining parts of the Hill District, which continues to struggle economically.
From Washington Times
Worse, some American cities' land use consists of as much as 14% asphalt, thanks to poor planning and low density.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
