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"The signboard and the awning at the front could be blown off. If the winds get stronger, we'll bring everything inside."
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
In Naypyidaw, the collapsed concrete awning of the main hospital's emergency department -- which crushed a car when it came down -- has been replaced with a new, lighter structure, with a plastic roof.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
A black-and-white awning over the steps that lead to our front door, for rain and sun protection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
A yellow and red awning also appeared to have partially collapsed by the van, which was surrounded by yellow police tape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2025
Under the awning is a large plaster cow, life-size, more than big enough for one or two people to hide behind.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
External shading, such as shutters, awnings or shades, can be even more effective because it stops some sunlight before it reaches the glass.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Vintage planters and awnings as well as antique light fixtures and window curtains are being incorporated into the street fronts.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Sitting on folding chairs and under portable awnings or standing on concrete steps and bridges, the crowd seemed to stretch from the water’s edge to the horizon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The father of a friend of mine, who owned a franchise for a company that sold aluminum awnings, qualified as a borax man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
She had dug to the bottom of fabric piles and explored the shadows underneath awnings.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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