pave over
verb
paved over; paving over; paves over
disapproving
: to cover (an area) with roads, parking lots, buildings, etc.
All this beautiful farmland will be paved over.
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Mono-causal history winds up paving over the uneven surface of human experience with a layer of ideological asphalt.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Planted by then-first lady Jackie Kennedy, it has been paved over into a patio.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
While the cemetery remains intact, the surrounding expansion is a stark reminder of how Charlotte’s rapid growth can easily pave over its own history.
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Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Now, Fort Lauderdale’s street art will soon be paved over as well, Trantalis confirmed Saturday.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Planted by then-first lady Jackie Kennedy, it has been paved over into a patio.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
While the cemetery remains intact, the surrounding expansion is a stark reminder of how Charlotte’s rapid growth can easily pave over its own history.
—
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Now, Fort Lauderdale’s street art will soon be paved over as well, Trantalis confirmed Saturday.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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“Pave over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20over. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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