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road

[rohd] / roʊd /


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Those at the scene have told BBC Wales that the water is no longer flowing down the main road from the direction of Pentyrch, but a lot of dirty brown water remains.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Continued investment in drainage, road upkeep, and other public services also reflects collective support for the city's everyday needs.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

By making smart money choices now, young people may pave a smoother road toward financial security and independence in the future.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

“Archer is like a mini-expressway,” said Alderwoman Julia Ramirez, describing cars and trucks darting in and out on the diagonal road before the changes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Don Quixote planted himself in the middle of the road, blocking their way.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

Footage aired by NHK showed cracked roads and bridges and several buildings on fire.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

And with few buses or cars on the roads due to petrol shortages, private firms will also be able to sell fuel as well as import and construct electric vehicles.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Habitat loss is another key issue for bees, with land use changing for housing developments, intensive agriculture and other human structures such as roads.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

The tragic accident sparked renewed calls for safety improvements along the 21-mile section of PCH in Malibu, one of the deadliest roads in the state, where 63 people have died since 2010.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

As Agatha Swanburne once observed, “Narrow minds are like narrow roads: only one idea at a time can pass, and that makes for slow going indeed!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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