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Recent Examples of traffic circle
In retaliation for a tribal revolt in Libya in August 2015, ISIS fighters killed dozens of members of the tribe, crucifying several of them in a traffic circle—a punishment familiar to anyone following the group’s parade of horrors in Iraq and Syria.
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Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2016
The protests on Monday night appeared to have been sparked after footage, verified by NBC News, showed hooded figures setting fire to the tree at a traffic circle in the Christian-majority town of Al-Suqalabiyah near the city of Hama in central Syria on Monday.
—Ammar Cheikh Omar, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Planes first need to fly low over a busy traffic circle atop a hill with roads that slope down toward both sides of the runway.
—Johanna Read, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, a speed hump may cost a typical homeowner a one-time fee of around $70, whereas a traffic circle may cost around $170, according to the city’s latest guidebook.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2016
The protests on Monday night appeared to have been sparked after footage, verified by NBC News, showed hooded figures setting fire to the tree at a traffic circle in the Christian-majority town of Al-Suqalabiyah near the city of Hama in central Syria on Monday.
—Ammar Cheikh Omar, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Planes first need to fly low over a busy traffic circle atop a hill with roads that slope down toward both sides of the runway.
—Johanna Read, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, a speed hump may cost a typical homeowner a one-time fee of around $70, whereas a traffic circle may cost around $170, according to the city’s latest guidebook.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traffic circle
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The minor enhancements consist of new paint and signage, while the major enhancements include new grassed medians, a new roundabout and the potential elimination of a left turn lane as well as new paint and signage, according to Henricksen.—
Noah Mitchell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to wider sidewalks and roundabouts to slow down traffic, the project will include rectangular rapid flashing beacons at crosswalks and signals called HAWKs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Aleman placed the roses on a conveyor belt, advancing them to a rotary saw that cut their stems.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Between the front passengers, there’s a floating centre console with climate control rotary dials and two cupholders beneath.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Dollop the meringue onto the circle in a tall mound, almost like a column.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The selection of Jorge Mendes as his agent will certainly reduce sympathy for him in some circles.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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This funding is fueling the company’s efforts to expand its less-than-truckload (LTL) and cross-border logistics offerings, enhance its API and electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities, and deliver innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of its growing customer base.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Overnight directional closures of I-270 and I-70 for bridge work Interstate 270/U.S. 23 Interchange Improvements Description: Reconfigure the I-270/U.S. 23 interchange on the south side of Columbus.—
Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
1 Jan. 2025
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While the old cloverleaf interchange may look simpler, the new DDI design will improve traffic flow onto the interstate and increase safety around the area, particularly pedestrian safety, according to WisDOT's informational video.—
Claudia Levens,
Journal Sentinel,
14 Nov. 2024
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In America, horror is a cloverleaf: at once a bound reality and a recurring spectacle, shared and remixed online, appropriated and made a fool of by soulless pundits on Fox News.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
28 May 2022
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“Traffic circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traffic%20circle. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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