pavement
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Hall could be heard exclaiming, as the unusual-looking raccoon hurtles across a pavement and up some nearby steps.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Another Fordhouse Lane resident, Clive Hawkins, said the road would be "manic" if cars were not parked on the pavement, as it is used regularly by ambulances and buses.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
From paw prints in Mesopotamian pavement to hunting hounds in Renaissance sculpture, dogs have long featured in art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
A burnt guitar and effects pedal board were lying on the pavement outside the bar on Monday, with flowers left on a partially melted electric keyboard.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
We park at the far end of the lot and hurry across the pavement, because we’re late.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
The National Federation of the Blind has called for a full pavement parking ban, arguing any parking on pavements "damages them in the longer term, leaving them in a worse state for pedestrians".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"The council has been pushing for new powers to keep pavements clear and has welcomed the government's decision to grant councils new powers," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The analysis identified styrene and butadiene from standard PMA, polyethylene from recycled plastic and fishing net pavements, and isoprene and butadiene rubber from vehicle tires.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Many lay on the bare pavements from the early morning to get a better spot.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Its pavements are busy with mothers just like me, with dogs on leads and toddlers on scooters.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
