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Noun
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The city’s old town, Bari Vecchia, is filled with narrow alleys, lively piazzas, and centuries-old churches along the Adriatic.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026 -
The occasional roars of delivery trucks and motorcycles that used our alleys to get around the traffic of the main roads, to cut through the city.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Hollywood Park, a 300-acre shopping center and residential development, began rolling out in 2023, with 25 acres of parks, green walkways, and bike paths surrounding the stadium.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Byroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byroads. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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