alley
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The zebra — named Sero — was eventually cornered in a narrow alley, safely tranquilised and returned to his enclosure without any injuries.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
A sign reading “Where Vietnamese coffee talks…” blinks overhead in the alley leading to this speakeasy-like cafe in the Old Quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Listen to the cumbia by young singer Estevie dedicated to the alley to get you prepped.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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
Next minute they had raced down the last five stairs and out the alley door.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing alley
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