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avenue

[av-uh-nyoo, -noo] / ˈæv əˌnju, -ˌnu /


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The Football Association was considering whether to appeal, but under the tournament regulations there is no avenue to contest the ban.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Meta Platforms is reportedly exploring a new avenue of artificial-intelligence monetization, raising questions about whether Meta is throwing in the towel on being a leading AI lab or, rather, catapulting its business ahead.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

“Behind the meter power solutions for data centers is a potential growth avenue, via the contract power generation business developing gas and renewable power projects,” Citi adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Having worked on hit series like “Parenthood” and the Netflix phenomenon “Cobra Kai” in addition to his theatrical roles, Maridueña wants to help provide an avenue for fellow Latino artists to succeed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Probably, El Jefe’s car is expected down the main avenue, which means cars will be backed up until his motorcade passes.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

The most important thing is to “run down all your other avenues first,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Some street closures have been lifted, but 42nd and 43rd streets between Second and Third avenues are still closed to vehicular traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"I want to pursue all legal avenues to defend my innocence in this case."

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

L.A.’s early cold storage facilities were located on Central and Santa Fe avenues near the Santa Fe rail line, food brokers, distributors and food processing plants, the Los Angeles Conservancy said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Tears run down my temples into my ears, thinking about her walking down them big city avenues I seen on tee-vee with her long hair behind her.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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