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highway

[hahy-wey] / ˈhaɪˌweɪ /


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She applied to Carmarthenshire council for planning consent in March 2023, but this was denied, which a spokesperson confirmed was on the grounds that "intensification of use would give rise to highway safety concerns".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Just last week, he proposed a bill that would name a Texas highway after him.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The proposed fees might also do little to plug the highway funding gap, which has struggled for decades to raise enough funds from gasoline taxes, critics say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The government's highway administration department said roads were blocked in at least 22 places around the country.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The bus drops us off along the side of a pretty busy highway.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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