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highway

[hahy-wey] / ˈhaɪˌweɪ /


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“I don’t want to break the sound barrier, but you know, it’s nice when you’re trying to get on the highway quickly,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

But more recently, a confluence of factors has made New York's coast less of a highway and more of a stomping ground.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

When Tebogo failed to show, Mathipa drove away again, along the highway.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

But fans might want to savor this one, because according to Vermont law, highway patrol mandatory retirement age is 57, the age the youngest Broken Lizard member hits this month.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

“Ryan, what on earth are you doing on your knees? You should be on your way out to the highway, or you’ll miss your bus.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

The federal government has sanctioned several highways, power projects and military-related infrastructure in Ladakh, which Wangchuk says will harm the region, especially in the absence of consultation with local representatives.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Seven interstate highways run through Tennessee, and six of the United States’ class 1 rail lines operate there, allowing companies to cut transportation costs dramatically.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

It’s so hot in Germany, the AP said, that the concrete on highways is breaking up, and officials urged people to avoid unnecessary train travel.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Before Portugal played Croatia, excitement spilled on to the roads, with fans briefly bringing one of the Canadian city's main highways to a standstill to try to catch a glimpse of Ronaldo.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Amid the gas stations, strip malls, fast-food joints, and the tangle of roads and highways, open space in Clarkston was hard to find.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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