street

Example Sentences

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The capital has attracted record numbers of tourists in recent years, many eager to sit outside drinking beer and eating street food as the city surges past.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

There were bunting and street parties, commemorative plates in the shops and historical art projects in the schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

On the other hand, at the local Roman Catholic church down the street from our house, the priest took a long look at my son and me, and immediately separated us.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Bass spoke of 1960s-level crime rates, thousands of unhoused people pulled off the street into housing and efforts to build up Hollywood during her time as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

One day Mr. Kan’s shop up the street did not open.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom