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roadway

[rohd-wey] / ˈroʊdˌweɪ /


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Whitemountain Quarries had been carrying out resurfacing works on a 1.3km stretch of roadway for Donegal County Council.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Officers found a man in the roadway, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

In his letter, Morrison said the vehicles have the potential to reduce roadway fatalities and help disabled Americans travel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The driver of a Tesla Model 3 "failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and struck the residence", the police report stated.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

He could see it moving slightly where it drew down into a concrete tile under the roadway and he spat into the water and watched to see if it would move.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

When makeshift roadblocks appeared, Minneapolis urged residents to stop erecting them, citing the need for emergency access, fire response, and roadways open for all.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

His Vulcan and Hestia projects, supported by multiple federal agencies, quantify and visualize greenhouse gas emissions nationwide, from individual power plants and roadways to neighborhoods.

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2026

“It is illegal and dangerous to walk on the roadways surrounding the stadium,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

It’s a Homeric voyage, if Homer were familiar with the complicated system of roadways and toll stations that is the New Jersey Turnpike.

From Salon Apr. 18, 2026

She got a perfect score, as she was navigating intense roadways with ease.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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