pave over
verb
paved over; paving over; paves over
disapproving
: to cover (an area) with roads, parking lots, buildings, etc.
All this beautiful farmland will be paved over.
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While the cemetery remains intact, the surrounding expansion is a stark reminder of how Charlotte’s rapid growth can easily pave over its own history.
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Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Now, Fort Lauderdale’s street art will soon be paved over as well, Trantalis confirmed Saturday.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Nowadays, the land surrounding the 67-year-old fruit stand is paved over as cookie-cutter townhomes swallow the area.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The first lady had also overseen first-term Rose Garden renovations and objected to Trump wanting to pave over the area for his patio space reminiscent of his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Now, Fort Lauderdale’s street art will soon be paved over as well, Trantalis confirmed Saturday.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Nowadays, the land surrounding the 67-year-old fruit stand is paved over as cookie-cutter townhomes swallow the area.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The first lady had also overseen first-term Rose Garden renovations and objected to Trump wanting to pave over the area for his patio space reminiscent of his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Pave over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20over. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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