traction
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Traction tires are now advised on the pass and oversized vehicles are prohibited.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Palomares’ work sells for thousands of dollars in galleries, but on the corner of 3rd Street and Traction Avenue in downtown L.A., he pumps out still lifes for $39.99 a pop.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2021
The cheeky steam engine was the loveable locomotive of The Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited and known for playing in his local choir.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2020
Traction was great on a cold, wet boat deck, although it was a little below par on rough ice and very slick on smooth ice.
From Slate • Nov. 9, 2018
When Porter came home from his summer vacation, the newspapers were demanding that steps be taken to declare the Traction franchise forfeit.
From The Main Chance by Nicholson, Meredith
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