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Recent Examples of side road
The main highway was only built a few years ago, and most of the side roads are still unpaved, giving the region a rustic feel.
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Marianne Perez-Fransius, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
Anticipate more traffic on these side roads Drivers will see more traffic on these side roads − Montgomery Road, Ridge Avenue, Red Bank Road, Smith Road, Dana Avenue, Ohio 125 and Fort Washington Way − while the lateral is closed, Fuller said.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 9 June 2024
During filming, truck and commercial vehicles will detour on Red Top Road between the city of Graham and State Highway 114, while non-commercial vehicles will be diverted to side roads.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
Work continued in the county to clear trees, debris and downed power lines, and a number of side roads remained closed, Gaub said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
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Marianne Perez-Fransius, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
Anticipate more traffic on these side roads Drivers will see more traffic on these side roads − Montgomery Road, Ridge Avenue, Red Bank Road, Smith Road, Dana Avenue, Ohio 125 and Fort Washington Way − while the lateral is closed, Fuller said.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 9 June 2024
During filming, truck and commercial vehicles will detour on Red Top Road between the city of Graham and State Highway 114, while non-commercial vehicles will be diverted to side roads.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
Work continued in the county to clear trees, debris and downed power lines, and a number of side roads remained closed, Gaub said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side road
Noun
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In January 1975, on a side street in New Haven, Conn., surrounded by the campus of Yale University, a small French restaurant featuring live music opened its doors, with an unlikely name — Toad’s Place.—
Thom Duffy,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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On a side street, Mr. Hernandez moved each koi into its own sturdy plastic bag of clean water, then packed them into boxes.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Travel is strongly discouraged, but if necessary, drivers are urged to slow down, maintain extra distance between vehicles, and exercise caution on bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Saturday, officials in northern Alabama said schools could remain closed Monday if ice doesn't melt off secondary roads.—
SARA CLINE AND BEN FINLEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The moral high road In an uncertain world with no clear answers, anger can be a north star.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Low gas prices are expected to fuel high road traffic.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
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Several loads of fresh fish have been offered for sale on main street this week.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The streets of New York transformed into an impromptu stage, with looks that rivaled anything happening inside the venues.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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While Texas doesn't have a state property tax, local governments collect property taxes for public services like schools, streets, roads, police and firefighters.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Winchester Avenue closed The road is closed from Raytown Road to I-435 South in Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Side road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20road. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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