pedestrian
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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
Either route takes longer than the one on the map, but you would enter Dodger Stadium through a pair of protected and brightly painted pedestrian paths.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
It was a pedestrian start to Littler's semi-final with Van Gerwen, with the Dutchman taking time to warm up having received a bye due to Gian van Veen having to pull out with kidney stones.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 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
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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