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avenue

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


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Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Whichever avenue is under review, the court has argued that relief should be found elsewhere.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The centre-right leader said he was exploring every avenue of dialogue with the demonstrators, but told Argentine news outlet Todo Noticias on Saturday: "Everything has a limit."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The incident occurred near Fuller and Hillside avenue around 9:40 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

She took her sodden handkerchief out of her bag, and dried her eyes; and dried her eyes again, looking down the avenue.

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




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