traffic light

Example Sentences

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"A broad traffic light assessment of the public finances would make governments' multiple objectives – and the associated trade-offs faced – much more transparent and explicit," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

A previous dress rehearsal highlighted the need for a new traffic light at a specific location to alleviate gridlock when military convoys move across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

And when you are coming up to a traffic light, you want to keep some momentum, if you can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Last month, police officers in San Bruno, CA, observed a self-driving Waymo make an illegal U-turn at a traffic light.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

Often the sea wind made its single traffic light flail from side to side or caused the town’s electrical power to flicker out and stay out for days.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson