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tow

[toh] / toʊ /


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Pedestrians of all ages strolled by on the wide flat sidewalks, many with small dogs in tow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree brings the rusty, old tow truck character from the “Cars” movie to life in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The fourth was left to confront a frenzied media scrum alone, small children in tow, with the knowledge she could be next.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Her body was found in the vehicle after it had been taken to a tow yard, following an official report that it had been abandoned.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He was using strands from an old tow rope.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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