unpaved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In Kafr Abdallah Aziza, the pressures are clear: cracked irrigation canals cut jagged lines through unpaved roads, carrying only a trickle of water to parched fields.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
We like the way it handles rougher pavement and even unpaved surfaces.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
A cross between road riding and mountain biking, the popular pastime lets you choose your own adventure on unpaved trails throughout Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
Videos on social media showed muddy water gushing through unpaved streets and forested areas, washing away homes and leaving people and vehicles stranded.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024
The road in front is muddy too, unpaved, potholed.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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