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as in foyer
the entrance room of a building
visitors to the Georgian mansion are received in a handsomely proportioned hallway featuring an open staircase
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Recent Examples of hallway
At least three Wekiva players transferred to other schools last season and Watts said there are players roaming the hallways who should be on the football team.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Another witness on Monday was Texas Ranger Terry Snyder, who testified about the shell casings recovered from the hallway of Robb Elementary.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Most indoor hallways and stairwells are off-limits, too.
—David Matthews, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The hallway behind the elevators serves as a mini museum, complete with a historical timeline and glass vitrine with photographs, documents, and other objects from the hotel’s storied history.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Another witness on Monday was Texas Ranger Terry Snyder, who testified about the shell casings recovered from the hallway of Robb Elementary.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Most indoor hallways and stairwells are off-limits, too.
—David Matthews, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The hallway behind the elevators serves as a mini museum, complete with a historical timeline and glass vitrine with photographs, documents, and other objects from the hotel’s storied history.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallway
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Drivers will no longer be able to travel straight through the corridor, though county leaders say local access will remain available for people who live or work in the area.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Large subdivisions continue to spring up off of the I-84 corridor, particularly in Southwest Boise off Cole Road.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts’ Derry condominium and forced Gregory Smart to his knees in the foyer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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With its own foyer and private sitting area complemented by a fireplace, the primary wing is an ideal place to wind down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The firm has plans to invest roughly $20 million in renovations later this year, with improvements planned for the guest rooms and meeting spaces, the atrium, lobby and restaurant, said Alex Halpern, co-founder of Ascendant.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ever since the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs 1977 Dietary Goals for Americans recommended reduced meat consumption, the meat and dairy lobbies have battled nutritionists and other health professionals for the dietary soul of the American people.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The crown jewel of the Contemporary’s location is without a doubt the Magic Kingdom, which is a short walk away or one stop on the monorail—which stops right inside the hotel on the main concourse.—
Valerie Marino,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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There will be no fancy concourses or luxury boxes here.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Time will tell if Rodgers sticks to his preseason plan or if this winning run has rekindled the competitive fire for the future hall of famer.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallway. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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