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motorways

noun

plural of motorway, chiefly British

as in autobahns

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The said preserving the route keeps hundreds of heavy trucks loaded with hazardous materials off the Arrigoni bridge and state highways.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Transportation investments can route highways, truck traffic and freight corridors through particular neighborhoods, which increases residents’ exposure to diesel particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide.

— Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of highways

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San Jose argues there's no reasonable expectation of privacy on public roads, pointing to a California appeals court decision that allowed police to access traffic camera footage of a murder suspect without a warrant.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
The remaining space is reserved for buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of roads

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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).

— Phan Khang, Mercury News, 18 May 2026

Definition of expressways

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Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Lauren Harper, was breaking department rules, and potentially the law, by having sex in parking lots and along streets.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of streets

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As transportation networks expanded—first with canals and turnpikes, and later with railroads—rural isolation began to fade.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian Butler, OTA engineering director.

— Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of turnpikes

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Towns were depopulated or abandoned altogether; farmland was left fallow; forests regrew; busy thoroughfares fell silent and grand villas derelict.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Officials in La Grange are looking at how to improve one of the main thoroughfares in town.

— Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of thoroughfares

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