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overpass

[oh-ver-pas, -pahs, oh-ver-pas, -pahs] / ˈoʊ vərˌpæs, -ˌpɑs, ˌoʊ vərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /
NOUN
bridge
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The force was called at about noon on 29 January to junction 17 westbound in Conwy Morfa, under the A547 overpass.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

It is an overpass generally known as the site of frequent protest banners, but Taufahema goes there on a different mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

And at one point, several men are seen climbing on an overpass and removing what appears to be surveillance cameras attached to it.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

It moves me every time I go through that overpass.

From Slate • Sep. 8, 2025

They were getting close to Laguna, crossing the overpass by New Laguna; Leroy shifted into second gear for the hill.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko