pedestrian
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While European and other international sports fans are acquainted with ease of foot travel, getting around as a pedestrian is practically impossible in the biggest stadium in the United States’ biggest metro area.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
McFarland had left the residence before officers arrived, but officials found him shortly after on a riverfront trail near a pedestrian bridge.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The airport said the pedestrian jumped the perimeter fence and was hit two minutes later while crossing the runway.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
But Riddick could never see himself in that role—it was too pedestrian, too predictable, too empty of the juice of life.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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