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Walked with us through rundown streets and into decaying alleyways.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Miroku Yokocho Yokochos—narrow alleyways filled with small eateries and watering holes—are a staple of Japanese dining culture, and the northern port city of Hachinohe has some of the most charming ones in the region.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Also included in the mix of photos is a shot of the fiery sunset over one of the canals, a close-up of the city’s architecture, and photos of Madonna posing in a cobbled alleyway.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Police determined Curtis was on a 2026 Yamaha Vino Moped and headed northbound on Carter Drive when a 2014 Nissan Sentra attempted to turn from an alleyway onto the road.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Miroku Yokocho Yokochos—narrow alleyways filled with small eateries and watering holes—are a staple of Japanese dining culture, and the northern port city of Hachinohe has some of the most charming ones in the region.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Also included in the mix of photos is a shot of the fiery sunset over one of the canals, a close-up of the city’s architecture, and photos of Madonna posing in a cobbled alleyway.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Police determined Curtis was on a 2026 Yamaha Vino Moped and headed northbound on Carter Drive when a 2014 Nissan Sentra attempted to turn from an alleyway onto the road.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alleyway
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“Alleyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleyway. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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alleyway
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al·ley·way
ˈal-ē-ˌwā 
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