overpass

Example Sentences

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In October 2022, a rare protest at a highway overpass in Beijing prompted authorities to post security officials at dozens of city overpasses, particularly ahead of notable political events and anniversaries—a practice that continues today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The force was called at about noon on 29 January to junction 17 westbound in Conwy Morfa, under the A547 overpass.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

At the time of his death on Jan. 10, 2021, Villalba, 64, was living in a tent beneath a freeway overpass in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Fans saw the videos and several of them joined the overpass party, including one who brought a flag for Poko to wave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Through the dirty window, I could see part of the overpass bridging the two Nogaleses and the chainlink fence separating the two cities.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez