asphalt
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In a ritual unseen by the cameras, volunteers heave the floating icons toward the asphalt.
The result was a concrete and asphalt gash between the downtown and the remaining parts of the Hill District, which continues to struggle economically.
From Washington Times
Worse, some American cities' land use consists of as much as 14% asphalt, thanks to poor planning and low density.
From Salon
“I’m used to asphalt and concrete, but the two years we ran it, we got in a wreck with two of the best dirt racers in this sport,” he said.
From Washington Times
“Water is the kryptonite to our asphalt,” Rodriguez said Thursday, referencing the reason city roads are showing so much wear and tear after a historic sequence of storms.
From Los Angeles Times
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