curb cut
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Upset, she asked the Stoney’s employee to come with her to the nearest curb cut so that they could escort her on the street through traffic — they apologetically agreed.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2021
In 1972, Berkeley, California, installed its first official curb cut.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2018
On Google Maps, a 2012 street view image shows a huge tree sitting between the curb cut outs.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2017
The custodian of the senior center swept up coffee cups and cigarette butts, and sloshed a puddle out of the curb cut.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2016
On Wednesday afternoon, vehicles packed Russell Street, where a stretch of sidewalk was painted suspiciously yellow, far beyond the curb cut that marked the adjoining home’s driveway.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2013
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