ring roads

Definition of ring roadsnext
plural of ring road, chiefly British
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Noun
  • Those who reach the top return via the Barr Trail’s switchbacks.
    Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
  • Given the highly turbulent nature of the solar atmosphere, researchers are now examining whether similar variations in type III burst drift rates could be driven by magnetic irregularities, including switchbacks or broader field deflections.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Montreal police warned fans outside the building not to bring any pyrotechnics or fireworks, concerned about the kind of scene a Game 6 win would create in the city’s streets.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • Arlo might be better off in Peter’s care than on the streets, but only just.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 May 2026
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“Ring roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20roads. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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