right of way

Example Sentences

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West Berkshire Council found that the order route was "reasonably alleged to exist as a public right of way" but Matthews has objected.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The crash took place at 12:55 p.m. on May 19, 2025, when Cervantes’ car was hit by a driver who failed to yield to the right of way at an intersection in downtown Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It added: "The cyclist had right of way and a moment of carelessness from the driver, by not properly checking the road was clear to cross, has had a life changing impact on the cyclist."

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

They’re dirt and sand roads, but there’s intersections, there’s right of way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

I almost run across the intersection even though the lights say I have the right of way.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi