traffic light

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A previous dress rehearsal highlighted the need for a new traffic light at a specific location to alleviate gridlock when military convoys move across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Under the new "traffic light system", Ofsted inspectors will use a five-point grading system, ranging from "urgent improvement" to "exceptional" to assess six areas of school performance.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

And when you are coming up to a traffic light, you want to keep some momentum, if you can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Last month, police officers in San Bruno, CA, observed a self-driving Waymo make an illegal U-turn at a traffic light.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

She glances at him briefly just as the traffic light they’re approaching goes green.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone