promenade
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But on Wednesday night, the city's most famous promenade, Walking Street, was very much open to the sailors, with a huge, illuminated sign at its entrance welcoming the crew of the US carrier.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Facing the sea, Havana's famous Malecon seawall has ceased to be a promenade for tourists or lovers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
At L’Alegria de l’Horta on the Malvarrosa Beach promenade, I sit in pressed clothes and drink fine Valencian wine.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Some ventures have succeeded, however, most notably the Detroit Riverwalk, a miles-long promenade built in the 2000s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Miss Marsch, I haf a great favor to ask of you,” began the Professor, after a moist promenade of half a block.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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But Maine is also home to charming hotels and harbor towns with seafood restaurants and seaside promenades that come alive in warm weather.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Thanks to its 1920s-era Spanish Revival buildings, arched colonnades and broad public promenades, visiting it feels like stepping back to a time when walkability and simple elegance were the norm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
The lake that rims the city is so pristine that bathers sometimes dip into the water directly from the city’s sidewalks and promenades.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2023
The Environment Agency urged people to stay away from coastal paths, piers and promenades.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2023
Even more astounding than the great temples and immense banners and colorful promenades were the botanical gardens—none existed in Europe.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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From Johannesburg to Cape Town and other areas across the country thousands of people, most with mandated face masks and keeping some distance, promenaded outside.
From Washington Times ● May 1, 2020
Memories of I-10 bedlam began to evaporate as we promenaded through the compact, tiered garden, serenaded by the gentle babble of small fountains.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2018
Memories of Interstate 10 bedlam began to evaporate as we promenaded through the compact, tiered garden, serenaded by the gentle babble of small fountains.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2018
The reservoirs are currently undergoing a modernization process that may convert them into a promenaded recreation area akin to Echo Park.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2016
“Absolutely right,” he said, and we promenaded slowly around the house on the walk, passing the parlor window where three curious heads swiveled after us.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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"Here's hoping we have some nice weather for the promenading pooches."
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2023
It will spend another 3 years promenading among the moons, eventually ending up in a tight orbit around Ganymede—the first time a spacecraft will orbit a moon other than Earth’s.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 5, 2023
On any springtime Saturday, a steady stream of quinceañeras can be seen promenading along the blooming rose bushes and gushing fountains of Oakland’s Mormon temple.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2019
It’s promenading past the historic homes of the Garden District.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2016
She may cut off their tails with a carving knife, this husbandless wife, whose school friends are still promenading through their girlhoods.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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