Example Sentences

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Even the “beauty” of American trucks, big yellow school buses and eight-lane freeways have gotten their fair share of shout-outs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

He enjoyed driving and over the years, graduated to luxurious vehicles from the $1,000 Ford Falcon in which he first took to the freeways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Last week, Waymo suspended its service on U.S. freeways due to safety concerns, particularly regarding flooded roads and construction zones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

As a place that came of age with the automobile, Los Angeles is a sprawl of freeways with a public transport system that would embarrass any medium-sized European city.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Concrete pours out of my mouth to cover the forests with freeways and sidewalks.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston