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• In the late ’80s and early ’90s Parker hit the pavement.
  — Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 23 June 2023
• The robber froze for a split second and watched Bartek hit the pavement.
  — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 26 July 2022
• But Aiken hit the pavement and walked around the small towns of the district to meet people in person.
  — al, 10 Jan. 2022
• Grab a bike or your hiking shoes and hit the pavement for some of the best mountain views around.
  — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2021
• Heard some of the bullets hit the pavement near my car, but a quick look says no damage.
  — Katelyn Umholtz, NOLA.com, 7 Oct. 2020
• Armed with the fresh recording, Braddock hit the pavement.
  — Michael Kosser, Variety, 12 May 2023
• At one point, the man threw Wright to the ground, officials said, causing his head to hit the pavement.
  — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
• This prompted senior bankers, many of whom had been holed up in the Hamptons and Palm Beach, to hit the pavement.
  — Cara Lombardo and David Benoit, WSJ, 16 July 2021
• And all any artist worth their salt can do is pop in Air Pods, hit the pavement and wait for a deal that gives a chance for a place in the future.
  — Anonymous, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
• And all any artist worth their salt can do is pop in Air Pods, hit the pavement and wait for a deal that gives a chance for a place in the future.
  — Anonymous, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
• Other dealers hit the pavement for months in order to find that elusive mix of good bones, good vibes and a good price.
  — Julia Halperin, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
• Muniz said her head hit the pavement, and in the process of the struggle, her shoulder was dislocated.
  — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, 26 June 2020
• My head and knee hit the pavement, but absolutely no damage to my bike.
  — John Surico, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2023
• With the perfect name for those who like to hit the pavement at full speed, Running Girl has some of the comfiest and most stylish workout gear around.
  — Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 9 Dec. 2022
• The suspects drove away, dragging the woman a short distance before she was knocked off the vehicle and hit the pavement.
  — Vanessa Arredondo, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2021
• In the meantime, the Charles River Esplanade provides some fairly decent views for those who wish to hit the pavement as the weather warms up.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2021
• As the gun hit the pavement, Rodriguez reached for his rear pocket; a volley of bullets burst out and the teenager sank to the ground, surveillance and camera footage show.
  — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2021
• Jordan SiemensGetty Images Put together a road trip-worthy playlist and hit the pavement, even just for a spin around town.
  — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
• As bullets hit the pavement, Martinez-Vicencio had scrambled back to her feet.
  — Susan Berger, Washington Post, 4 July 2022
• RuPaul revealed that on Sunday mornings, the two pack their roller skates in Newton's car and drive to a parking structure, throw open the doors, blast some music, and hit the pavement.
  — Andrea Towers, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2021
• The first Wienermobile hit the pavement in 1936 and has proved to be an ingenious and enduring marketing tool.
  — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 7 Oct. 2020
• Following the vote, Louisville's Ford workers hit the pavement outside the union halls, hosting two practice pickets on Thursday and Friday.
  — Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2023
• An autopsy showed that Chavez had 29 total entry and exit wounds, many the result of bullet fragments created when rounds hit the pavement and broke apart.
  — Juan A. Lozano, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2020
• For those who tend to hit the pavement at night, the sulphur-reflective colorway keeps runners visible after dark.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023
• In the beginning, the couple hit the pavement in Hillcrest, joined local fashion shows and had people eagerly try on jeans in 90-degree heat during summer Pride parades.
  — Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2023
• You guys used to hit the pavement auditioning together and booking jobs together.
  — Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2020
• Runners who rise before the sun or hit the pavement after dusk should consider visibility.
  — Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2021
• Read more: When the officer accelerated one cruiser, two protesters hit the pavement.
  — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2020
• Beginning next week, organizers for the Trump campaign will hit the pavement again, resuming in-person organizing for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit.
  — Caitlin Conant, CBS News, 4 June 2020
• In fact, the NYC Marathon is one of the few sporting events that allow amateur participants to participate in the same event as professional athletes — and there are plenty of celebrities who have hit the pavement for the event as well.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2024