alley
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Out the window, I noticed a spot in the alley where the thawing and freezing of ice had created a ravine, where car tires would get lodged and trap the driver.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Anthony Stewart's form was a note: "Does not use alley."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The driver successfully and momentarily evaded officers, who found his abandoned motorcycle, valued at $5,000, in a nearby alley, according to Buttitta.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Returning to her hometown alley last year with her own daughter and grandson, she says, was the opposite of nostalgic.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Booth spotted his horse standing quietly in the alley, just a few steps away.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
The movie’s vision of Los Angeles isn’t typical: warehouses in the Valley, back alleys in downtown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
She said the lack of alleys and limited places to cross the street already make it difficult for customers to reach her business, particularly older adults and people with disabilities who need to park nearby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Bradley Barcola, brought in for his pace, ran down blind alleys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
This made alleys community destinations and social hubs.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Working his way hurriedly through the alleys, circles, roundabouts, and barriers, he found himself trapped in a dead end, deadlocked and defeated.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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