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a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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Recent Examples of pathways Bridge work The Thorn Creek Woods pedestrian bridge was once the gateway to nearly 3 miles of pathways through the 1,000-plus acres on Monee Road. —
Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Whereas previous research lumped these traits together, the latest sought to break them into distinct pathways that guide individuals towards a career or vocation. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The order directs the Food and Drug Administration to expedite some psychedelics as breakthrough drugs, as well as allowing them to be used through right-to-try legislation, which allow terminally ill patients to try experimental drugs outside of usual regulatory pathways. —Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026 Countries and companies are looking for pathways that can function under pressure. —Angela Chitkara, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 The pathways in the brain are similar to the muscles in our body. —Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 The goal is to create real pathways forward for those experiencing homelessness. —Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Further training has resulted in a system that can suggest likely biological pathways and prioritize potential drug targets. —ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Whereas previous research lumped these traits together, the latest sought to break them into distinct pathways that guide individuals towards a career or vocation. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The order directs the Food and Drug Administration to expedite some psychedelics as breakthrough drugs, as well as allowing them to be used through right-to-try legislation, which allow terminally ill patients to try experimental drugs outside of usual regulatory pathways. —Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026 Countries and companies are looking for pathways that can function under pressure. —Angela Chitkara, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 The pathways in the brain are similar to the muscles in our body. —Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 The goal is to create real pathways forward for those experiencing homelessness. —Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Further training has resulted in a system that can suggest likely biological pathways and prioritize potential drug targets. —ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday night, after the special series of episodes where Ciara Miller crossed paths with Amanda Batula and West Wilson for the first time on camera since news of their relationship was confirmed, audio of the cast discussing the scandal leaked online.— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Min ister Shehbaz Sharif that ongoing US actions were undermining trust and complicating paths to dialogue, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.— Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s dog-friendly Kirk Park, which has not only a sandy lakefront but also many trails to explore.— Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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There are also in-room massages, guided hikes through surrounding trails, and sound healing sessions.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
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That variability also means that there is more room to find ways to save.— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, Williams expects to work with a new intern to help build upon this event and find new ways to bring together the older and younger generations.— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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With no boundaries for private property, footpaths crossed the landscape wherever a person desired to go.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.— David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
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These include net deflections and unusual ball trajectories.— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Pathways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/pathways. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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