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tow

[toh] / toʊ /


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Pedestrians of all ages strolled by on the wide flat sidewalks, many with small dogs in tow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Smith said it was accepted there had been a failure to ensure the grating was properly fastened to prevent detachment while under tow.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

With a camera in tow, Siegel traversed the street at different times of the day, and she noticed that as the day waned, sunlight would bounce from one building to another, casting ghostly projections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Her body was found in the vehicle after it had been taken to a tow yard, following an official report that it had been abandoned.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

They were relieved that Sinclair had his bodyguards in tow.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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