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roadway

[rohd-way] / ˈroʊdˌweɪ /


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The law firm claimed he “struck a defect in the roadway causing him to fall.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The city plans to move 600 feet of roadway farther inland next year to improve safety and reduce the effects of future erosion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Whitemountain Quarries had been carrying out resurfacing works on a 1.3km stretch of roadway for Donegal County Council.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Officials on Friday said they had hoped the iconic roadway would be reopened by Monday, but repairs are taking longer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

A whistle sounded in the distance, red lights flashed, and a bell clanged as the gates were lowered across the roadway.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

Several communities have been cut off due to roadways damaged by the quake.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

People living near highways or major roadways are exposed to more air pollution and also experience higher rates of air pollution-related diseases.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

When makeshift roadblocks appeared, Minneapolis urged residents to stop erecting them, citing the need for emergency access, fire response, and roadways open for all.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

They have also launched an initiative to change the city’s charter to require voter approval to vacate certain roadways.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

She got a perfect score, as she was navigating intense roadways with ease.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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