road
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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
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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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