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shunpikes

noun

plural of shunpike

as in secondary roads

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However, messaging from organizations and informal networks involved in the protests suggests that demonstrators intend to return to the streets during the weekend.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Instead of leaning into French Indochina, the design draws on Hanoi's craft traditions, the Red River, lacquer art, and the city's historic guild streets to create a distinctly contemporary expression of Vietnamese luxury.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of streets

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Under California law, encroaching roots or branches that cause damage can give a property owner grounds to pursue a nuisance claim or seek compensation, depending on the circumstances.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Argentina has previously designated several other groups as terrorist organizations, including Venezuela’s Cartel of the Suns, Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel and three branches of the Muslim Brotherhood.

— Almudena Calatrava, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of branches

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By exchanging ownership, McCall would be able to implement more pedestrian safety measures, such as bike lanes and walking routes that are not standard for state highways, Youmans said.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Critically, these investments also improve North Carolina roads, highways, and bridges.

— Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of highways

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Prosecutors say Strange copied 10 or more audio files from the drives without authority.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Challenger 3 drives demand The new facility will support Britain’s Challenger 3 tank program, which will use a 120mm smoothbore gun.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of drives

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Criss’ proposal to put financial limits on the Hope Scholarship program came as West Virginia public schools arrived at a dangerous crossroads.

— Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026
But after the recent mega-sale of much of his Wynwood portfolio to hedge fund executive Ken Griffin, Mana is at a crossroads.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of crossroads

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Once-barren lots have been excavated to lay foundations for apartments, roadways and restaurants.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Days of this relentless wave action could worsen ongoing beach erosion, especially in parts of the Outer Banks, where homes have crumbled into the sea in recent years and roadways have washed away.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of roadways

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Kyiv has accused Russian forces of mining nearby roads and using the remaining residents as human shields to prevent Ukraine’s army from conducting offensive operations in the town.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Response teams are battling armed conflict, poor roads and violence from residents fueled by mistrust and misinformation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of roads

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While many competitors technically offer three rows, their third-row seating seems designed primarily for emergency use.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
For those in need of three rows, and the ability to tow 7,700 pounds of boat trailer or race-car hauler, this Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 delivers performance definitely worth the starting price.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

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