unpaved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Steep ascents, hairpin bends and stretches of unpaved road have added to the difficulties facing this tourist town, whose visitors have unsurprisingly stopped visiting while fish sales have stalled.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Trail running, or running on unpaved surfaces, has never been more popular: A 2026 report from The Sports & Fitness Industry Association found participation has increased 30 percent over the past three years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
We like the way it handles rougher pavement and even unpaved surfaces.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
In addition, Ossola stressed that for children who live in places without grass or safe parks and playgrounds, school might be the one place where they can experience cooling outdoor environments and unpaved surfaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
The roads were unpaved and dirty, and filled with hungry, undernourished children scampering around half-naked.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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