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malls

noun

plural of mall

as in promenades

a public place for strolling the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery

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Recent Examples of malls In a time when malls and in-person shopping are declining, people are flocking to Beachyville from all over the world after seeing social posts about the unique Caseville experience. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 After falling on hard times particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, malls today are in a renaissance as teens mob them once more. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Yet another example of how amid dying malls, Ross Park continues to thrive. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 After debuting his first soymilk maker, Wang personally hawked his fledgling creation in markets and malls. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Genuine vintage pieces are widely available through flea markets, estate sales, antique malls, Etsy, eBay and Facebook Marketplace. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 What inspired you to focus not just on Chinese malls, but malls for all Asian communities? — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 The expansion into East County reflects the brand’s strategic shift away from bustling city centers and high-traffic malls toward family-centric neighborhoods. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Any town in America, when the malls came, that really devastated small downtowns. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.

— Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026

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In the lawsuit, Kupsh acknowledges attending most of the demonstrations but denies being a ringleader, blocking anyone from campus walkways or refusing orders.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Since then, the construction has remained a daily challenge for students returning for the fall semester, many of whom are adjusting their routines to account for detours, closed walkways and heavier traffic.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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