through street
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of through street
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The artist uses the Constitution of India and its articles promising equality as the backdrop to the goddess while local actors enact the gap between the promise of the Constitution and reality through street theatre.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
"We advocate the peaceful resolution of all problems within the constitutional and legal framework and dialogue, rather than through street riots and the violation of laws," it said.
From Reuters ● Jan. 5, 2022
“They are built on the theme of brotherhood through street racing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2019
The senators say the organization made nearly 2,000 contacts last year through street outreach.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2016
My father likes to sift through street castoffs and industrial junk heaps for treasures.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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