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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

On our side, we do look at it seriously, because we believe that with the United States, and any government, the only avenue to try to solve bilateral issues is dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The north anchor was closest, near enough to walk—and the trip took them across the strip of light called the Avenue, though it wasn’t an avenue.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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