Example Sentences

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The shop is in Paved Court, a narrow, cobblestone pedestrian street lined with boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Paved parking lots not only take up valuable space, but also contribute to the urban heat island effect, where cities often experience higher temperatures than their rural counterparts.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2023

Then they are joined by Slate’s own Henry Grabar for a chat about his new book, Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2023

Paved roads and manageable hiking trails bring one closer to two of the state’s other volcanic giants, Mount Rainier and Mount Baker.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Paved with red tiles, it was furnished with a long oak table, ornately carved, and some heavy old oak chairs that might have come from a monastery.

From The High Heart by King, Basil