cul-de-sac
Example Sentences
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“Set on a promontory on the most prime cul-de-sac in the Bird Streets,” according to the listing, the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom property is filled with unique works of art that can be seen in almost every room.
From MarketWatch
But amid blizzards, subzero winds, outrageous acts of state terror and every other despair lurking in The Big Dark, it’s a readily accessible, harmonious cul-de-sac in an era of rampant tone deafness.
From Salon
I’d soon erect a for-sale sign on that lush green yard and move to a condo somewhere, far from the idyllic cul-de-sac, the animal-shaped cookie cutters and the excessive dishwasher cycles that punctuated my blessed family life.
From Los Angeles Times
The low-slung, ranch-style build is nestled at the end of a peaceful, private cul-de-sac surrounded by equestrian trails.
From MarketWatch
"The car then leaves Picketts Road and turns into the next road, Park Avenue, a cul-de-sac, giving a clear indication that this individual is seeking to remain close," Ledward said.
From BBC
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