right of way

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, he told The Times he would be introducing another motion stemming from the fire, this time requesting an analysis of what percent of vegetation and rubbish fires occur in Caltrans’ right of way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Over the last few years a lot of legal work has been done by local authorities and the National Parks to make the path an official right of way.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Wilson's Lane, also known locally as Babe's Entry, has historically been a public right of way and is regularly used by shoppers to walk between two of Dungannon's main streets.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi