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On Thursday, Chief Kenny described how the suspect methodically cleared obstacles from the alleyway leading to the Chabad entrance before allegedly ramming it.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Izakaya, particularly, makes an ideal stop with a dark, moody interior that channels the feel of a Japanese alleyway bar.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Authorities say the shooting appeared targeted and that the suspect waited for more than 10 minutes on the 1600 block of Solano Way, a one-lane alleyway directly behind the shop, for the operators to emerge.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The video showed a hooded figure with their face obscured, walking calmly in a snowy alleyway near the couple's home around the timeframe authorities estimated the Tepes were killed, police said in an update.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Izakaya, particularly, makes an ideal stop with a dark, moody interior that channels the feel of a Japanese alleyway bar.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Authorities say the shooting appeared targeted and that the suspect waited for more than 10 minutes on the 1600 block of Solano Way, a one-lane alleyway directly behind the shop, for the operators to emerge.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The video showed a hooded figure with their face obscured, walking calmly in a snowy alleyway near the couple's home around the timeframe authorities estimated the Tepes were killed, police said in an update.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleyway
Noun
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The tiny, bright-red shop off the alley makes its bagels from scratch daily, then tops them with all the good stuff.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ditch the gallery guide and let the city's alleys be your curator for some street art, from Central's technicolor to Tsuen Wan's factory facades turned art installations and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center's open-air exhibitions.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ditch the gallery guide and let the city's alleys be your curator for some street art, from Central's technicolor to Tsuen Wan's factory facades turned art installations and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center's open-air exhibitions.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The chamber estimated that more than 100,000 spectators crowded the streets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Elevate Porter County, the effort to develop a comprehensive plan for land use and thoroughfares, hosted a workshop Monday evening to engage the community in steering the county’s future.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The tunnel stretched from beneath the church to a hotel on the north side of Main Street, meaning the underground thoroughfare guided people who escaped past the bounty hunters, Roberts said.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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The road to get to the cabin lodgings of Dunton Hot Springs, the 1800s ghost town turned resort tucked in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, is paved with bad WiFi.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the road to other types of pain, which come from damage to flesh and bone, the road to a migraine is mysterious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Illinois lawmakers could also consider carving out municipalities under a certain size or tying rule changes to areas within close proximity to public transportation, major highways or central business districts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a spot at the American Dream mall — across a highway from the stadium complex — costs $225 at any group-stage match.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While little to no additional accumulations are expected, slick roadways remain possible through the morning commute hours.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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During that period, unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around, and driving on some roadways may become difficult.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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City rules call for certain design standards at the site given its location off two boulevards, Linwood and Gillham.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Alleyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleyway. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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