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alley

[al-ee] / ˈæl i /


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When old wiring recently caused an electrical fire in the alley outside the hospital, a blackout cut power to X-ray, ultrasound and ventilator equipment, she said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

He said Adriana was driving and pulled into the alley that led to the parking lot of their apartment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

Their most pointed objection is to the proposed entrance, a rear alley used by residents to reach their gardens and by The Crown pub for deliveries.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Like a neighborhood bar or a bowling alley, the internet was a place you could reliably go to have fun and occasionally learn something from semi-strangers who shared your interests.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

My mind circled back to James, the boys interrupting us in the alley.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

"All over the streets and alleys, you see quite a few people -- both adults and kids -- carrying guitar cases, probably on their way to guitar lessons."

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

She said the lack of alleys and limited places to cross the street already make it difficult for customers to reach her business, particularly older adults and people with disabilities who need to park nearby.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

League bowling took off, offering a reliable income stream for bowling alleys and centers; and as more women joined leagues, some places even offered free daycare.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

They allege Lucky Strike uses a monopoly scheme to gobble up mom-and-pop bowling alleys and transform them into a “mousetrap” model, luring people in just to upcharge them on shoe rentals and concessions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

They said nothing as they cut through streets and alleys, Ekon leading the way until they reached another district of the city.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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