blacktop

Example Sentences

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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

But even if you don’t get that privilege, I can’t think of a better place to stand on the blacktop and imagine what might be down the road.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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

Anyway, this van kept driving, right off the blacktop and over the grass toward our field.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor