sidewalk

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With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Giannoulias, who pushed for the law after he said he and his young daughters were almost struck by an e-moto on a sidewalk, said he wasn’t trying to snuff out a fledgling form of transportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"Hanoi is only Hanoi if we can have sidewalk iced tea".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A makeshift memorial has been erected on the sidewalk in front of the centre's gates and police cars still patrol the area surrounding the southern California institution.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Washerwoman?” repeated Aunt Kitty, her body coming to a complete stop on the sidewalk.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan