alley

Example Sentences

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Outfielders across MLB now set up deeper than ever to ensure that fewer balls fly over their heads or split the alley for the sole purpose of limiting extra-base hits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Completed in 2021, the sprawling property is now believed to be worth around $35 million, offering an array of high-end amenities, including a bowling alley, private gym, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a spa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Some readers sit outside, in the Chinatown alley with novels in their lap.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The footage shows three boys standing on the corner of an alley.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“That one,” I say, pointing across the alley.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam