street

Example Sentences

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"The street was quiet, as you would expect, at three o'clock in the morning."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Videos posted to social media have shown apocalyptic scenes of a burning liquid oozing down the street, and the persistent smoke has prompted complaints of a “black rain” that leaves an oily residue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

He shared videos from street demonstrations, describing them as "in defence of the Homeland" and added: "Our people do not cower."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

After writing a book about the social history of street lighting, what brought you underground?

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

So until now, our neighbors down the street had taken very little notice of us.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo