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Recent Examples of laneway
Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
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Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
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Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Influential Australian rockers The Angels have been memorialized with a new mural and the naming of a laneway in their honor in the city of Adelaide.
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Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Influential Australian rockers The Angels have been memorialized with a new mural and the naming of a laneway in their honor in the city of Adelaide.
—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laneway
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.
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However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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The project also added a free I-485 lane in each direction between Rea Road and Providence Road, a new interchange at Weddington Road and improvements at the John Street interchange.
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Foot traffic has slowed to a trickle, and the restaurant’s layout — with an almost entirely open wall that looks onto one of Boyle Height’s busiest thoroughfares — isn’t helping.
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Routinely vacuuming and doing quick sweeps with your wet mop can help tide you over until the kids are back in school or your house becomes a little less of a thoroughfare.
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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Food also figured into other odd roadway incidents.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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The community packed the boulevard along Highway 169 for a hometown hero.
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The city’s concerns back then highlight a problem with many hotels in the region, East Bay human trafficking experts say, claiming such activities are common at numerous hotels along International and MacArthur boulevards.
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The walkway is about a quarter-mile long and will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse, Myers said Wednesday.
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
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“Laneway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laneway. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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