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as in parts
a broad geographical area
the urban corridor along the state's eastern coast is considerably more liberal than the rural areas to the west
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as in hallways
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the long, sterile corridors give the government building a forbidding air
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Recent Examples of corridors
Russia’s war in Ukraine is stalling — on the battlefield and in the corridors of diplomacy.
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Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
People traveling throughout Connecticut can see these corridors near highway ramps, medians and along roadside shoulders.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The affected zone stretches from Caracas to Puerto Cabello, roughly 130 miles west of the capital, encompassing some of Venezuela’s most densely populated urban corridors.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy shipping corridors, has remained a focal point of tensions since fighting erupted between the United States, Israel and Iran earlier this year.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Accessibility All public areas are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, wide corridors, and accessible toilets throughout the hotel.
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Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
According to Italian media, windows will be installed to stabilize the corridors’ climate.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
—
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
People traveling throughout Connecticut can see these corridors near highway ramps, medians and along roadside shoulders.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The affected zone stretches from Caracas to Puerto Cabello, roughly 130 miles west of the capital, encompassing some of Venezuela’s most densely populated urban corridors.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy shipping corridors, has remained a focal point of tensions since fighting erupted between the United States, Israel and Iran earlier this year.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Accessibility All public areas are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, wide corridors, and accessible toilets throughout the hotel.
—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
According to Italian media, windows will be installed to stabilize the corridors’ climate.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corridors
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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Blown-up images of the Patriots’ Super Bowl rings adorn the hallways leading into the command center.
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Cannes has quietly become the creator economy's high school, the one week the world's best get pushed into the same hallways.
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In some regions of the country, a lot of that household use is made up of outdoor use, like for watering lawns and filling pools.
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This unique alignment creates an unparalleled opportunity for travelers to combine eclipse viewing with meteor watching, especially in regions like Iceland or Spain, or even locally in North America by seeking dark skies after the partial eclipse.
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With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.
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Moist towels soothe necks, mist bottles spray short relief, hand fans flap in overdrive; motorized fans are held up to strangers at cafés, who have resorted to pouring water directly on their chests for cooling.
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In the east half of the lake, east of Thursday Bay, the channel necks down to a width of 30 to 40 yards between bays, and the water pours fast through these necks.
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CharlotteFive lands in inboxes every weekday with the food, drink and lifestyle news worth knowing.
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This includes new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and as a direct result, Disney will continue to partner with suppliers and small businesses across the country to bring these new experiences to life.
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“Corridors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corridors. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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