down the road
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Because NFL players who are drafted higher get bigger salaries and bonuses, improving your credentials and draft position can mean millions more in a player’s pocket down the road.
From MarketWatch
But having previously been more than six hours from a beach, she now lives just down the road from one.
From BBC
Just down the road from Pimblett's gym is a mural of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson holding the Premier League and Champions League trophies he won during his distinguished career at the club.
From BBC
To be sure, more jets in the air mean more parts and service business down the road.
From Barron's
A moment later Akira heard what Dodger heard, and then she saw it: A big four-door pickup truck was driving slowly down the road.
From Literature
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