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pathways

noun

plural of pathway

as in paths

a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

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the direction along which something or someone moves the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

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Recent Examples of pathways Over the longer term, Fashion Britain will undertake economic as well as cultural intervention, with the BFC pledging to build lasting pathways for designers and creatives to forge sustainable careers in their home regions. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 By making these programs mandatory parts of the state justice system, AB 2108 would ensure pathways to rehabilitation exist for individuals driven to crime by poverty. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Its lawns, pathways, playgrounds and sports facilities are used by local residents throughout the year. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Potential explanations include effects on circadian rhythms, inflammation, metabolism and the body's nutrient-sensing pathways. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026 By tightening the asylum process, the administration is now restricting even further the number of legal pathways vulnerable immigrants have to adjust their status. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing are the two main pathways to create the core material necessary to build nuclear weapons. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 These three sequential pathways may sound confusing, but the slapdash way Trump has enacted tariffs under these three pathways have led to no shortage of head-spinning confusion. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 22 July 2026

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Noun

Four months later, the minor issue hit, blocking their relatives’ paths to citizenship.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Their paths later crossed again, eventually culminating in their engagement in July 2025 on the Greek island of Santorini.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

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Nasser said the company will continue to capitalize on all export routes, including Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline in Egypt.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The group's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee expressed concern over attacks on energy infrastructure and maritime routes, which exacerbate market instability.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of routes

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The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The park recently expanded to incorporate the former Whirlpool and Devil’s Hole state parks, creating nearly five miles of continuous trails and overlooks along the Niagara Gorge.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

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Many schools don’t devote nearly enough time to letting kids play, which is one of the key ways primary school-age children learn.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of ways

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According to the National Park Service, the footpaths through the forested ridgetops of Pennsylvania are among the most popular.

— Idra Novey, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Definition of footpaths

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Superfast, maneuverable vehicles like Talon-A are tougher to track and intercept than ballistic missiles, which follow predictable trajectories despite moving fast.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
And the factors pushing people out of the labor force have implications beyond workers paying for everyday essentials, including stunting career trajectories and impacting long-term retirement savings.

— Sarah Jackson Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

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