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ring roads

noun

plural of ring road, chiefly British

as in parkways

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Cloud cover limited the helicopter to a lower drop point near 50/50 Flat, above the switchbacks, forcing rescuers to climb on foot to reach the injured woman.

— James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026
From there, the itinerary continues toward Trollstigen, one of Norway’s most famous mountain roads, known for its steep switchbacks and waterfalls.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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On Tuesday, more than a million fans took to the streets to celebrate Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16, a feat the national team hadn’t achieved since 1986, and with each victory, the human tide grows.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Officers kept some witnesses at the scene for questioning and blocked off streets in the area.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026

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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Since the incident began, the size of the frozen zone in which crews work to stabilize the building has gradually been reduced, roads have reopened and many of the vacate orders have been lifted.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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