paving
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The president has weighed in on paving stones, marble, flagpoles and other aesthetic details around the White House as he reshapes the presidential grounds.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Nowadays, the Buffalo product stands on the other side of the street, paving the way for the next generation as one of the league’s older stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The by-election for a new mayor was called after Burnham was elected as MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester in June, paving the way for him to become Prime Minister earlier this month.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
In 2019, the Supreme Court awarded the disputed site for construction of the temple, paving the way for a huge fundraising drive across the country to finance the project.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The surface beneath my feet hardens, and under the carpet of ash, I feel the paving stones of the square.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
The team visually unified opposite sides of the street with pavings of red brick, which function as a visual bridge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
Building works take up a chunk of the stone pavings, where a raging fire in March in the parking lot below has de-stabilized the elegant place.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2012
Almost five inches of additional layers including concrete, waterproofing and pavings sat between the slab and the surface that residents walked on, according to a 2020 engineer’s report.
From Washington Post
From early morning the cobbled pavings clattered beneath the feet of multitudes wending their way to St. Peter's Square.
From Time Magazine Archive
They heard Henslowe's steps fade down the stairs and then ring for a moment on the pavings of the courtyard.
From Three Soldiers by John Dos Passos
