alley

Example Sentences

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And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It isn’t hidden in an alley or obscured via a nameless door.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Completed in 2021, the sprawling property is now believed to be worth around $35 million, offering an array of high-end amenities, including a bowling alley, private gym, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a spa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The footage shows three boys standing on the corner of an alley.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

But to my surprise, close against the wall of the dark alley, stood Kik.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom