pedestrian
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Around the station, people who are still waiting for trains hurry to a pedestrian underpass that doubles as a shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Dutch Bros, the fast-growing, drive-through coffee chain known for its colorful drinks and outgoing baristas, has a strategy to attract pedestrian traffic: walk-up-only windows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The other pedestrian, a teenage girl, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, the outlet reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
A 10,000-square-foot restricted access warehouse to be built at the port will house mooring lines, pedestrian barriers, gangways and repair gear for the US Navy, said a spokeswoman.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
He is a very pedestrian writer and Ovid is far from that.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Gonzaba then allegedly fled on foot but nearby pedestrians detained him until officers arrived and arrested him, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Police said officers were working to identify the two pedestrians who died at the scene before informing their next of kin.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
One person had to wave a red flag while walking in front of the vehicle to warn horses and pedestrians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
At the time, he was the commanding officer of the New York Police Department Arson & Explosion Squad, one of hundreds of first responders racing against the current of pedestrians to get to Ground Zero.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I belonged in a city with a constant stream of traffic noise, busy pedestrians, and musicians busking on the sidewalk.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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