crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road
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The crosswalk was completely removed after the incident, but Atlanta City Council members passed a resolution seeking to restore the crosswalk in June.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram said over the past few months in Caldwell, three children were injured by drivers in crosswalks near their schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The pedestrian is cited for crossing at other than a crosswalk, a village ordinance violation, Fragassi stated.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The statewide crackdown that began in August has led to the removal of colorful rainbow crosswalks from Key West to Delray Beach.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram said over the past few months in Caldwell, three children were injured by drivers in crosswalks near their schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The pedestrian is cited for crossing at other than a crosswalk, a village ordinance violation, Fragassi stated.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The statewide crackdown that began in August has led to the removal of colorful rainbow crosswalks from Key West to Delray Beach.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Crosswalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswalk. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk
: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road
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