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avenue

[av-uh-nyoo, -noo] / ˈæv əˌnju, -ˌnu /


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Ortiz said her husband pursued that avenue, signing an application a year ago that claimed he suffered psychologically during the couple’s split.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

For Waldner, the study has provided another treatment avenue while doctors continue monitoring his cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

"It's such a privilege, it's extraordinary," she said of hearing "hallelujah" sung across the famed avenue.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Some 600,000 Catholic faithful are expected to cram the avenue up to the Arc de Triomphe and beyond.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Janae jumps out of the cab, looks both ways on the busy avenue, and rushes over to me.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

Each situation is somewhat unique, but if there is an overarching theme in entertainment, it is that the traditional avenues of growth in streaming—subscriptions and advertising—are becoming more challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Since its founding in 1916, the 1-square-mile town has used directional descriptors — City Hall is on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and 7th avenues — instead of building numbers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Conversation flowed freely with their fellow Tigrayans in the TPF, who had taken up positions on the avenues and several key sites, including the northern region's presidency building and the police headquarters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

"These findings signal a marked development in the quantum science field and open new avenues for us to understand string-breaking dynamics."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Alex is laid out on a grid, a series of avenues.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah


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