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alley

[al-ee] / ˈæl i /


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Jeff Olson, a bowling alley owner who backed separation, saw some benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

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 worked out of what looked like a dentist’s office in a dark, empty office building in Newark, which she entered through a side entrance in an alley.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 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

The robot launched herself up and across the alley and clamped onto the opposite building.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

Today the neon-lit alleys running down to the beach are much quieter than usual.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

"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

The movie’s vision of Los Angeles isn’t typical: warehouses in the Valley, back alleys in downtown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Bradley Barcola, brought in for his pace, ran down blind alleys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

I pushed my backpack up against the seat in front of me and got comfortable, then watched all the dumpy backyards and trash-filled alleys slide by as we pulled out of Baltimore.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings


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