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Recent Examples of bridges
Milwaukee's older bridges, though, are in better shape than the average Wisconsin bridge built the same decade, the report says.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridges
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sacajawea, for example, was born in Shoshone lands in the northern Rocky Mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer has made millions of dollars investing in offshore private equity funds connected to islands known for lax tax policies, according to tax returns posted Thursday.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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With distinctive communities scattered across thousands of islands, there are seemingly infinite regional delicacies to keep an eye out for.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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As the train pulled into the precincts of Guilin, Martha and Joost gazed out the window at a series of pointy green hills poking up out of bright-orange soil.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Borlaug’s life reflects the kind of innovation that can grow from Iowa soil and reach far beyond it.—
Kate Levasseur,
Des Moines Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Because she was not permitted on school grounds and not authorized to take the student off school property, she was charged with felony kidnapping.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Trains, buses and the Metrorail will drop fans off at the Miami Intermodal Center, which is adjacent to Miami International Airport and across the street from the stadium grounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This model is also the brand’s most durable yet, boasting an extreme IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, paired with a versatile triple 50MP camera system that captures professional-grade detail across wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto shots.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gusty winds up to 40 mph could create areas of blowing dust along major interstates.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Formed in Basel, Switzerland, in 1974, Hesperion XXI derives its name from the Classical Greek word for the people of the Italian and Iberian peninsulas.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Mackinac Bridge between Michigan's peninsulas was closed to all traffic Thursday morning because of falling ice.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The burial proceeded and the casket was covered with earth.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show follows the airbender Aang, who can control air, water, earth and fire, as the Avatar.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridges. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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