alley
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The zebra — named Sero — was eventually cornered in a narrow alley, safely tranquilised and returned to his enclosure without any injuries.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Albert was found in an alley near the corner of W. 94th Street and Vermont Avenue, according to PETA.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
The pair spent the next few years designing and building a roughly 13,500-square-foot house with a gym, pool, putting green and bowling alley.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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
When they pushed it open, they saw a narrow alley.
From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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