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driveway

[drahyv-wey] / ˈdraɪvˌweɪ /
NOUN
drive
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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A significant police presence remains at the house, with a BBC correspondent describing several police cars on the road outside and a police van on the driveway.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The Post however reported a project cost of at least double -- $13 million -- which also includes renovations of the South Portico and adjacent driveway.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Set back from the main road behind a gated driveway, the dwelling sits on close to 10 acres, ensuring that the A-list duo was able to enjoy ample privacy whenever they were at home.

From MarketWatch Jul. 4, 2026

While the initial photos Cooley took of her yard were from the street and her driveway, she’s since given him permission to go deeper into her lot.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

I left, going past her father and out to the side step just as a minivan was pulling into the driveway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

While the Highway Code does advise drivers to avoid "stopping in front of property entrances or driveways" the rule is just advisory.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

“They were meeting on their driveways, literally on top of ash and debris, bringing folding chairs.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

Every week, they worked backward from that target — spending time with people in their living rooms, kitchens and driveways.

From Salon Feb. 3, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of snow-belt households have installed heated driveways to melt snow quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 31, 2025

Levittown was full of hard workers, hourly wage-earners who eagerly stepped forward for overtime shifts and spent what extra money they had to repave their driveways, build rec rooms, or buy RVs.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove



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