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pedestrian

[puh-des-tree-uhn] / pəˈdɛs tri ən /


NOUN
person traveling on foot
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The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

After being outclassed in the first T20 on Thursday, England were pedestrian with the bat until Kemp took 24 from the last over to finish 39 not out from 13 balls.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Preliminary investigation indicates the Metro bus was stopped when the pedestrian moved underneath,” the release said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"DEN can confirm that the pedestrian jumped the perimeter fence and was hit just two minutes later while crossing the runway," the statement said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Palmer even saw one crossing a street with a crowd of people on a green light, just another pedestrian.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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