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byroad

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Definition of byroad

as in alley

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Noun

Investigators recovered a gun in an alley next to the shooting scene, along with at least 14 shell casings.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The person ran into an alley, Carroll said, and guard members immediately told the person to drop the gun.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of alley

Noun

Many an alum fondly remembers trekking the 950-foot walkway to go for a swim on a hot, sticky July day.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The Boise Airport in September also opened a $107 million rental car facility, which is accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of walkway

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The Broad will not close down during construction, Heyler said, but the third floor will shut down entirely at a certain point late next year as construction crews work to create the passageway from the original building to the expansion.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, a container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday as Iran ramps up attacks on commercial vessels in an effort to block crude exports in the passageway.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of passageway

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First responders say the car crashed into the home on Glen Road and was dangling over an alleyway about 10 feet in the air.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Then Murphy takes a swing at a cop when the flatfoot harasses the two of them during a misunderstanding in an alleyway, and he’s arrested.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleyway

Noun

Savor sweeping views from parks along the Great River Road byway, which runs the full length of both sides of the river.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Today, the scenic byway offers a slower way to explore the South, with opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and discovering historic landmarks along the way.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of byway

Noun

Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Aaron Button is a programmable shortcut system made up of three buttons built into Pitaka’s Edge smartphone case that can be used to trigger smart home routines, activate AI tools, control connected devices, and more.

— TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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