esplanade

Example Sentences

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Following the rioting caused by his supporters on 8 January, police have taken precautions for his return, such as cordoning off the main esplanade in the capital.

From BBC

“In Capitola, less than 1 percent of the businesses in the city and 10 percent of businesses on the esplanade have been affected. And they’re working hard to be back open by Memorial Day.”

From New York Times

Despite the criticism, armed troops paraded along the main esplanade in Colombo, showcasing military equipment as navy ships sailed in the sea and helicopters and aircraft flew over the city.

From Seattle Times

At 3:38 p.m., he encountered a group of nearly 20 officers chatting and asked them if he could take a dip in the esplanade’s reflecting pool.

From New York Times

In Brasília, hundreds of security forces and first responders occupied the esplanade that was the site of Sunday’s riots.

From Washington Post