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pedestrians

noun

plural of pedestrian

as in walkers

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Recent Examples of pedestrians Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

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Like the Revel 7 shoes, this running shoe is great for both runners and walkers, thanks to cooling mesh uppers.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Thousands of walkers, joggers, and bikers pass him by every day.

— Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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Best Hikes Scorpion Canyon Loop At around four miles, Scorpion Canyon Loop is a top choice for hikers seeking breathtaking ocean views without major effort.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
While none of the hikers was swept away, conditions left the groups unable to continue safely, the outlet reported.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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