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also right-of-ways
as in precedences
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
the bill for emergency aid was immediately granted right-of-way
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Recent Examples of rights-of-way
Caltrans reported removing more than 25,000 encampments on state right-of-ways and collecting approximately 450,000 cubic yards of litter and debris since 2021.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
The work can take years and generally includes relocating multiple utilities and acquiring additional property or rights-of-way.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Front Range trains would use existing tracks and right-of-ways and run at speeds up to 79 miles per hour, competitive with driving along Interstate 25, depending on traffic, according to district documents.
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Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Still, under county law, property owners can be held responsible for removing bulky items dumped in residential right-of-ways.
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Larry Seward,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
22 Jan. 2026
McCarthy said the highway district is starting to acquire right-of-ways for the improvements and plans to begin construction in 2027.
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Rose Evans
january 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2026
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
The work can take years and generally includes relocating multiple utilities and acquiring additional property or rights-of-way.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Front Range trains would use existing tracks and right-of-ways and run at speeds up to 79 miles per hour, competitive with driving along Interstate 25, depending on traffic, according to district documents.
—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Still, under county law, property owners can be held responsible for removing bulky items dumped in residential right-of-ways.
—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide.
—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
22 Jan. 2026
McCarthy said the highway district is starting to acquire right-of-ways for the improvements and plans to begin construction in 2027.
—
Rose Evans
january 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights-of-way
priorities
Noun
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December 22 – January 19 When action meets care, priorities realign.
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Per the letter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent organization of the CCC, must conduct a performance investigation into its commitment to federal priorities.
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“Rights-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rights-of-way. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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