Seventh Avenue
Americannoun
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an avenue in the borough of Manhattan, in New York City.
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the garment industry of New York City.
Example Sentences
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Prior to joining the Journal, Jeff wrote for Forbes magazine and Women’s Wear Daily, where he covered Seventh Avenue and later Hollywood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
So, a day later, they were in the 55 Bar gaming out how they were going to hit the Buffalo Roadhouse, half a block away down Seventh Avenue at the corner of Barrow.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024
By not voting, they kept in place a 2023 preliminary vote to prefer the Seventh Avenue version, as depicted in the Sound Transit 3 tax measure of 2016.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
The 20-inch water main gave way under 40th Street and Seventh Avenue at 3 a.m., said Rohit Aggarwala, commissioner of New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023
There were parades and dignitaries marching all up and down Seventh Avenue back in those days.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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