thoroughfare
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This bustling thoroughfare is filled with independent south Asian shops, cars, shoppers and a strong community spirit.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
On Jinnah Avenue, the main commercial thoroughfare, rows of shops had their shutters drawn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Iran agreed to reopen the vital thoroughfare during the two-week truce, but said it would maintain "dominion" over it.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The other spectators watched the show on a dozen screens installed further down the road, all the way to the main thoroughfare blocks away.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Habib exited the main thoroughfare and took a right into a quiet residential neighborhood.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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