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pedestrians

NOUN
person traveling on foot
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Pedestrians began to run as drivers honked their horns, trying to force a way through.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Pedestrians who once panicked at approaching motorcycles—worried their phones would be snatched—walk without fear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Pedestrians reportedly sprinted for cover in shops and residential buildings that line either side of the thoroughfare.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car than by a vehicle that runs on gasoline or diesel, according to a study released Tuesday by researchers in London.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2024

Pedestrians woke up and stared uncomprehendingly at the monsters and zombies all around them.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan



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