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as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
I think we should take one of the less congested roads
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But the darkness on the edge of town has spread to the main roads and highways and neighborhoods.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Not many people get to his status at Fox News at such a young age, but executives think Jones has more road to travel.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Next, his parents are hitting the road to support their son's Fib & Friends tour, even traveling internationally for its European leg.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The storm caused widespread disruption to public services and left roads unusable.
—Max Butterworth, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Not many people get to his status at Fox News at such a young age, but executives think Jones has more road to travel.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Next, his parents are hitting the road to support their son's Fib & Friends tour, even traveling internationally for its European leg.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The storm caused widespread disruption to public services and left roads unusable.
—Max Butterworth, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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