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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

He painstakingly hangs up a variety of Rams banners on the overpass fences and then stands behind them on a concrete walkway waving a yellow Rams towel and leading freeway cheers from noon until sundown.

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

The FBI offered up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of 10 other unknown individuals accused of engaging in similar attacks from the overpass.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

She didn’t wave, but just started walking, taking her time, marching up the stairs to the overpass and then back down to the street.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee