Examples of paving in a Sentence
The driveway was covered with concrete paving.
They had to break up the paving to lay a new gas line.
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Incumbent Joe LaCava, who represents north coastal neighborhoods in District 1, is facing one challenger: Crown Point resident Anthony Olmo, a government contractor criticizing the city on public safety, street paving and small business aid.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
That includes a large increase in funding for street paving: $15 million, a $2.5 million increase from fiscal 2023.
—Greg Garrison | , al, 16 May 2023
The mayor pegged $26 million for street paving, nearly $5 million for traffic signal rebuilds, $3 million for sidewalk repairs and $1 million for alley paving.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2023
In a rainstorm, water instantly washes off regular paving and flows untreated into storm drains.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
Crews will be performing both concrete and asphalt paving and might close lanes and ramps.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2023
Road Superintendent Jeff Crowder said asphalt paving has a life of 15 to 20 years.
—Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2023
Related: Mobile City Council looks to extend penny sales tax and Capital Improvement Program
The vote also increases the annual amount that goes to each of the seven council districts to address drainage, road paving, and other capital projects.
—John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 1 Aug. 2023
Chip and seal paving is an application of asphalt followed with an aggregate cover.
—Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2023
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
That includes a large increase in funding for street paving: $15 million, a $2.5 million increase from fiscal 2023.
—Greg Garrison | , al, 16 May 2023
The mayor pegged $26 million for street paving, nearly $5 million for traffic signal rebuilds, $3 million for sidewalk repairs and $1 million for alley paving.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2023
In a rainstorm, water instantly washes off regular paving and flows untreated into storm drains.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
Crews will be performing both concrete and asphalt paving and might close lanes and ramps.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2023
Road Superintendent Jeff Crowder said asphalt paving has a life of 15 to 20 years.
—Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2023
Related: Mobile City Council looks to extend penny sales tax and Capital Improvement Program
The vote also increases the annual amount that goes to each of the seven council districts to address drainage, road paving, and other capital projects.
—John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 1 Aug. 2023
Chip and seal paving is an application of asphalt followed with an aggregate cover.
—Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of paving was
in the 15th century
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“Paving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paving. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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paving
noun
pav·ing
ˈpā-viŋ
: pavement
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