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avenue

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


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On Tuesday a protest blocked an avenue leading to the Estadio Azteca, where Mexico will face South Africa in the curtain-raiser.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

On Saturday, thousands gathered along the avenue and, after several practice runs, made their record attempt.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Otero was arrested weeks later, when he was on his way to protests after he called on social media for people to join him on the Malecón, Havana’s iconic seafront avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Whichever avenue is under review, the court has argued that relief should be found elsewhere.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Every building lining the avenue wept with black crepe.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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