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avenue

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


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"The gene-therapy approach in this study is a new avenue that can complement and potentially augment what will surely be a multi-disciplinary solution to one day regenerate human limbs."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

His eyes look slightly upward, as if casting an appreciative glance at the library that stood across the avenue until its controversial demolition to make way for the Frick mansion in 1912.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The missive, which could be a precursor to a lawsuit, opens another avenue of attack against the controversial $111-billion deal, which would transform the smaller Paramount into an industry titan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Why did you choose the stock market as the avenue to express your interests?

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

And they both looked up as the ambulance raced past them on the avenue on which no creature moved, save for the saints of God behind them.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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