neck of the woods

Example Sentences

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As a zillion people have pointed out, Auriemma and Staley are charismatic, self-made titans from the same neck of the woods, Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

And on either the drama or comedy fronts, the pope definitely could have chosen at least one flick set in his former neck of the woods.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Check here to see if there's one in your neck of the woods.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2023

Because bumping into people is all I seem to do in this neck of the woods.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins