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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Definitions

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  • noun a suspension bridge across the Verrazano Narrows between Brooklyn and Staten Island

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Examples

  • Waitz was far from the only participant in the New York marathon with a concern: some runners have been known to urinate off the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which is double-decked.

    NYT > Home Page By MIKE TANIER 2011

  • It's also suspending tolls on bridges to the Rockaways and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

    Transit Closing Doors Andrew Grossman 2011

  • Bay Ridge's family-friendly reputation, views of the water and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, large stock of detached private homes and convenient commute to Manhattan via the R train or express bus have drawn large numbers of residents seeking a high quality of life at a lower price point.

    Shoring Up the Neighborhood in Bay Ridge Melanie Lefkowitz 2011

  • More The Fine Art of Staying Hydrated Mary Keitany, a 29-year-old Kenyan, attempted to do something just as remarkable, breaking free from the women's field within the first few meters after the start on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

    Mutai Becomes New York's Fastest-Ever Finisher Scott Cacciola 2011

  • When more than 45,000 participants stream across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge's grand expense and into Brooklyn on Sunday morning, four more bridges will await them—each with its own significance within the broader context of the race.

    A Bridge Under Troubled Runners Scott Cacciola 2011

  • "As you're running easy over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, look to your left at the city skyline," he says.

    Emily Faherty: The Best Race Day Tips For a First-Time Marathoner Emily Faherty 2011

  • Several of the neighborhood's large cooperative buildings line Shore Road, with many units featuring views of the water or the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

    Shoring Up the Neighborhood in Bay Ridge Melanie Lefkowitz 2011

  • Drivers in New York this year have seen tolls increase from $5.50 to $6.50 each way at the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for cash-paying drivers.

    Drivers face more toll increases 2011

  • We got back in and made it to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge when the Princeling threw up again.

    Meredith Lopez: The Mother Of All Vacation Plans 2010

  • New York's Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Brooklyn to Staten Island, carries a toll of $11, while those driving on the Golden Gate Bridge must pay $6.

    Hidden Holiday Fees And How To Find Them 2010

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