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Recent Examples of bridge
Rescue operations were underway for two cars of a freight train that had fallen from a bridge in the Milbertshofen district of Munich.
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Reuters, NBC news, 20 June 2026
The flip side • Thank you to Sanford for the lovely bronze sculpture by their library depicting a whimsical scene of children on a bridge of books symbolizing the bridge to education and learning.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
As a bridge between memory and emotion, between identity and action.
—Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 19 June 2026
Engineers still need to examine the bridge design, inspection history, traffic loads, weather, material condition and measurement uncertainty before deciding whether to repair, restrict traffic or close a bridge.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 20 June 2026
The flip side • Thank you to Sanford for the lovely bronze sculpture by their library depicting a whimsical scene of children on a bridge of books symbolizing the bridge to education and learning.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
As a bridge between memory and emotion, between identity and action.
—Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 19 June 2026
Engineers still need to examine the bridge design, inspection history, traffic loads, weather, material condition and measurement uncertainty before deciding whether to repair, restrict traffic or close a bridge.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridge
Noun
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More recently, Boyd has criticized the elimination of federal programs aimed at helping farmers of color acquire land.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Algae need nitrogen and phosphorus to grow, and the Reflecting Pool is primarily fed by the Potomac River, which gets heavy doses of those nutrients from nearby urban and agricultural lands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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If using a commercial houseplant soil, add some extra perlite and/or orchid bark to lighten it up a bit.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Sensors give engineers more ways to see inside concrete, steel, soil and water, turning some surprise closures into repairs planned months earlier.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The air carries the scent of earth after rain — damp ancient stone, cellar walls, perhaps a trace of smoke.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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During the fall of 2019, a delegation of American diplomats and national-security officials arrived in Nuuk to discuss Greenland’s mineral resources, with a particular focus on mining strategic rare-earth minerals.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The Crimean peninsula has had periodic fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes before, but the current crisis is the worst since its 2014 annexation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Believe me, there are plenty of other solid courses in the northern part of the lower peninsula that collectively offer a variety of great golf experiences.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The prospect of even a mini-Dust Bowl is alarming as the original disaster during the Great Depression sent dust clouds across rural America, wiping out entire communities and triggering mass migration to other parts of the country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Here’s where the story gets sprinkled with fairy dust.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridge. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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