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blacktop

[blak-top] / ˈblækˌtɒp /
NOUN
asphalt
Synonyms
STRONG


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I pulled into the parking lot of the Carson Home Depot, a sprawling Southern California blacktop shared with Albertsons, Staples, and a McDonald’s.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

Ten have been opened so far, and a new agreement between the city and school district paves the way for more, although two major obstacles are funding and the need to replace blacktop with greenery.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

An eerie winter solstice wind whipped across the Exposition Park blacktop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

"When she starts running her mouth, you better not say anything back because she won't miss!" is what was shared amongst the dudes who battled her on the blacktop daily.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024

The late-day Bakersfield sun beats down, bouncing off from the cars and the blacktop.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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