sidewalk
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But many of his projects are again succumbing to time, with chunks of pediment falling to the sidewalk.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
It’s more often due to a sudden misstep, like tripping over a crack in the sidewalk or stepping off an unforeseen curb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
On the sidewalk in front of the bustling restaurant, the Wong family had set up a table selling Heart’s-branded T-shirts, with all proceeds going to the Wongs’ retirement fund.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It’s been galvanizing to hear cheers on the sidewalk and realize that a crowd has been watching a match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Jonah waited until Chip had shut the door, and Katherine was stepping out onto the sidewalk.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
For a time, the internet did put a Band-Aid on this problem, bringing isolated communities together and providing the sort of crosstalk they couldn’t hear on the abandoned sidewalks of gated developments.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Water appeared to rise over the sidewalks before crews managed to stop the deluge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Some friendly advice to visitors to New York City: Look both ways when walking and then look again—especially for bikes and e-bikes racing on roads, bike lanes and even sidewalks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
People in the community have also reported seeing large rats, and they say traps placed along sidewalks aren't big enough to hold them.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The sidewalks of 141st Street were wide, but the street was narrow.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
