pedestrian
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In the hardest-hit cities, several buildings were marked with a red "X" to warn of the risk of collapse and prohibit pedestrian access.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Historically it was a sector that was very pedestrian from an organic-growth standpoint, and what we’ve seen is a real transformation in terms of the ability of companies to build stuff,” said the portfolio manager.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Chow said he routinely speaks with officers who tell them that pedestrian vehicles aren’t stopping during chases and other emergency situations despite blaring sirens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I'm hearing mixed reports. Some places are getting a boost and some are not. It depends on the location with those closest to the pedestrian zone in the city centre performing best."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
We set off after Madame at a reasonable distance, first through the pedestrian precinct, then along the near-deserted High Street.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Bar-Zemer contends that safety features could be installed to make sure pedestrians have enough time to exit the pathway if water rises swiftly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Runners, pedestrians, and residents are asked to remain vigilant,” the post read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Officially pedestrians account for roughly a fifth of road deaths, external, but independent studies cited by Tiwari estimate the share is closer to 30-40%.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Domestic workers, labourers and other pedestrians routinely dodge speeding traffic, and many are killed trying to cross.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
I headed straight for other pedestrians and made them veer around me.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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