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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
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The broadcast will also include a guest from MAHA Action to discuss the latest developments surrounding the Make America Healthy Again movement, including public health priorities, chronic disease prevention, food policy, and efforts to improve the overall health of Americans.
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But as costs rise and priorities shift, many remote workers are looking beyond the original hotspots for a better quality of life.
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