pedestrian
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She also worked with urban developers on pedestrian bridges and walkways in the Ukrainian capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Historically it was a sector that was very pedestrian from an organic-growth standpoint, and what we’ve seen is a real transformation in terms of the ability of companies to build stuff,” said the portfolio manager.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
But by last year, the proposed designs were much wider and added seven pedestrian bridges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Since Kiki’s abilities allow her to defy gravity, she runs packages across town, avoiding auto traffic and pedestrian crowds.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Ophanim, with their many eyes and the thin outline of fire around them, were celestial beings who rarely bothered with such pedestrian things as nightclubs and concert halls.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
“The Rumbler system provides an earlier, more noticeable warning that an emergency vehicle is approaching, giving motorists and pedestrians additional time to recognize the danger and respond safely.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Runners, pedestrians, and residents are asked to remain vigilant,” the post read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
A landmark 2011 study of six Indian cities found that India's streets routinely fail pedestrians because of "poor and unsafe" infrastructure.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
A 2019 survey of selected cities found that 63% of all journeys were made on foot, making pedestrians the single largest group of road users.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The tank clattered and clanked over the cobblestones, swinging right and left over curbs and back again to avoid the few pedestrians, then sped into the harbor district, past taverns and shops and shipping offices.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
Vocabulary lists containing pedestrian
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