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roadway

[rohd-wey] / ˈroʊdˌweɪ /


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"In the road about 100 yards ahead of me, there was bits of the tower embedded in the roadway," he said.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Whitemountain Quarries had been carrying out resurfacing works on a 1.3km stretch of roadway for Donegal County Council.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

On Friday, city officials said they hoped the roadway would be reopened by Monday, but repairs are taking longer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“Much of the opposition had little to do with roadway planning or downtown redevelopment and everything to do with preventing completion of a longstanding religious project,” church spokeswoman Sarah Heller said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Soon we were hemmed in with trees, which in places arched right over the roadway till we passed as through a tunnel; and again great frowning rocks guarded us boldly on either side.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Still, some investors and analysts have held on to Musk’s assurances that Cybercabs will take over the roadways once the technology is ready.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

When makeshift roadblocks appeared, Minneapolis urged residents to stop erecting them, citing the need for emergency access, fire response, and roadways open for all.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Results produced using these novel analytical methods provide guidance on the use of recycled plastics over virgin plastics in roadways.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

Simi Valley police said that, whether operating bicycles, or electric bicycles or other motorized devices, riders need to “remain alert and attentive near roadways and railroad crossings.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

With thirty-odd newspapers tucked under one strong arm, O. J. Martinez moved out on foot into the town’s narrow dirt roadways to deliver the news to Milagro.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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