crosswalk

Example Sentences

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We’re mostly side by side, but I tend to drift in front of her, especially if one of us is on the phone, or we’re trying to beat a crosswalk red light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In a particularly poignant moment, Beverly Shelton — or “Grandma Beverly,” as she prefers— spoke teary-eyed about her grandson, Zachary Michael Cruz, who was killed in a Berkeley crosswalk 17 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Jonathan Hale and more than a dozen other activistss were halfway through painting a third crosswalk at an intersection in Westwood on Sunday, when two police cars pulled up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

“We all get a little bit exasperated when we see somebody shooting a video on a crosswalk holding a pumpkin,” Cole said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

We’re two avenues away from the park and nearing the next crosswalk.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi