alley

Example Sentences

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And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Completed in 2021, the sprawling property is now believed to be worth around $35 million, offering an array of high-end amenities, including a bowling alley, private gym, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a spa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Some readers sit outside, in the Chinatown alley with novels in their lap.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Jad's friends spotted the soldiers first and ran away up the alley.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

I was standing on a chair washing the big window in the dining room, waving now and then to passersby in the alley, while in the kitchen Mama peeled potatoes for lunch.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom