street

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She had enormous charisma, effortless elegance and looked enough like actress Teri Garr to be approached on the street.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“You should feel comfortable going home, even if you’re across the street from that new zone line,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Such was the illustrious reputation of Shoemaker’s estate that its moniker, Cedar Cliff, was eventually used to name the street on which the estate sits.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

High street retailers and hospitality businesses such as restaurants, cafes and pubs often offer the first experience of work for many young people, especially those still at school and in further education.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

She came here for advice on watches and then bought them at that new place, Kan’s, across the street.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom