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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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Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
James Lake, an MDOT media relations specialist for the northern Lower Peninsula, said the state's turnout estimates are based on the number of certificates handed out to walkers who complete the crossing.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

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Targeted toward day hikers rather than long-haul backpackers, the Euro Hiker debuted as a lightweight leather hiking shoe with sneaker-like comfort thanks to its EVA midsole.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Desert hikers may struggle with extreme heat and dehydration.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

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