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[rohd] / roʊd /


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If he has the courage to defy his critics and continue down the road to reform, then we can all be free of Fed forward guidance that has done more harm than good.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Kyle Tucker was given Saturday off amid his frustrations at the plate, where he’s hitting .192 at home compared to .275 on the road.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

On Friday, however, I reported that the two companies have revised the size of the initial guarantee under discussion to less than $120 billion, with a possible expansion kicked down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Six riders have died during road races in the past three years.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The van headlights shine on a deer grazing next to the dirt road that led to Sandy June’s on my previous couple of visits.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

She said decisions to reopen roads were being taken on a street-by-street basis, with the council working closely with emergency services.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

These are special assessments used to fund infrastructure like schools and roads.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Amri went back to get her, but kept taking wrong turns on the dirt roads.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

At least four people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said Friday.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

“All roads lead to Rome, and all wires lead to the server.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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