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Examples of road in a Sentence
Sam Smith, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2024
The other was the Israeli strike on three World Central Kitchen vehicles that were moving along the coastal road in Gaza, which killed seven aid workers who had just delivered food to a nearby warehouse.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2024
Depending on the time of year, there are cultural events and festivals in the nearby communities, like polo tournaments and even a beachfront Chinese New Year celebration down the road at Careyes.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Recently extended to 16 dates, the Las Vegas show travels back down the long road that led Carey to an artistic breakthrough.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2024
Similar programs exist across the country, such as Refugee Women Rising in Omaha, Nebraska, which offers driver’s education, seat belt safety, and car seat installation help, and Driving Opportunity in Denver, which offers classroom and road instruction to refugee women.
—Sharon Johnson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
Knowing what to look out for as a parent can help get the ball rolling on the proper care and treatment for your child, heading off more serious problems down the road (which can include major scars, surgery, and sometimes depression and anxiety).
—Ade Onibada, SELF, 12 Apr. 2024
Congestion on many local roads fell and the investment in fast, frequent bus service was heralded as a model for how to defeat soul-sucking traffic.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Moments later, Saleh could be seen in video crossing the street when intense artillery fire hit the road a few meters away from where Al-Sawalhi was filming, forcing him to back away and take cover.
—Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Middle English rode, from Old English rād ride, journey; akin to Old English rīdan to ride
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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