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avenue

[av-uh-nyoo, -noo] / ˈæv əˌnju, -ˌnu /


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Gowan would later say one reason D2 was eager to hire her was because she was Orthodox: “She was going to be an avenue into an underserved population.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

For Waldner, the study has provided another treatment avenue while doctors continue monitoring his cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

A child wriggled screaming out of her father's arms, just after the pope said "Peace be upon you" and the avenue fell silent.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

“We see Semi as an underappreciated avenue for Tesla to expand its autonomy capabilities, with impressive unit economics that support a strong demand outlook,” Percoco said in a note to clients on Friday.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The older children, like John or Roy, might wander down the avenue, but not too far.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin

Conversation flowed freely with their fellow Tigrayans in the TPF, who had taken up positions on the avenues and several key sites, including the northern region's presidency building and the police headquarters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

The incident took place around 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of South Centinela and Mitchell avenues, said Officer Charles Miller, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Like many of you, I found myself in many overstuffed hotel lobbies and fully booked restaurants, on jammed streets and blocked-off avenues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

"It opens new avenues for different prognostic tools, using more sophisticated and refined methods than are currently used clinically," Dr. Al-Ani said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

He would ask, “Do you want them cut in streets and avenues, Craig?”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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