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Tying our long-term ability to fund roads exclusively to fuel consumption no longer reflects how Americans travel.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s signature program was in Echo Park and Venice this week, bringing inside more than 40 Angelenos and clearing eight RVs and trailers off the streets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That five-year project between El Toro Road and State Route 73 added new lanes in each direction between Avery and Alicia parkways and a second carpool lane from Alicia Parkway to El Toro Road.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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All Southbound lanes of Junipero Serra are closed to all traffic due to the Light Pole blocking all lane.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This article, published by moving industry website moveBuddha, paints a scary picture for those of us who worry that Idaho’s capital city already seems like its roadways were designed for half its current population.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
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For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Apr. 2026
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During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This contemporary runner rug that adds an exciting pop of color to narrow spaces and walkways.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Clay Holmes relied on his impressive sinker over seven strong innings, allowing two runs.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Marzullo tallied three doubles and drove in six runs Tuesday, leading West Aurora to an 8-2 Upstate Eight Conference win over visiting Larkin.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Towpaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpaths. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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