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pedestrian

[puh-des-tree-uhn] / pəˈdɛs tri ən /


NOUN
person traveling on foot
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While today’s numbers look pedestrian, it’s about where the indexes came from: The Nasdaq was down nearly 2.2% at its low on Thursday, while the S&P was down 1.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

These gates can be closed by California Highway Patrol officials when deemed necessary to restrict both vehicle and pedestrian entry to help ensure public safety, said Wonder.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The timber and wood products play is having a pedestrian 2026 so far, with a return of 2%.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

In my case, I suspect I’d end up using it for rather pedestrian things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Two motorists we passed looked out of their windows outraged as she swept by, and one pedestrian in a lane waved his stick at her.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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