crosswalk

Example Sentences

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In Westwood, an activist with the group People’s Vision Zero was cited for vandalism while painting a crosswalk without a permit, highlighting the legal risks of unauthorized safety efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In a particularly poignant moment, Beverly Shelton — or “Grandma Beverly,” as she prefers— spoke teary-eyed about her grandson, Zachary Michael Cruz, who was killed in a Berkeley crosswalk 17 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

While walking to the gym, Schreiber found himself in a crosswalk opposite a Waymo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Meanwhile, the countdown to getting rid of those marvelous crosswalk eyeglasses has begun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The chirrup of crosswalk signals, the shrieking of sirens, the hissing of air brakes, even the hushed chatter of people strolling on the sidewalk—I heard every sound individually.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover