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awning

[aw-ning] / ˈɔ nɪŋ /


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For Mohammad, in t-shirt and jeans, even cranking open the striped awning of his family's shoe shop is an act of hope.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Under one straw awning, Noureldin leaned on a crutch, still weak from his injuries.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 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

Renderings of the structure, which is situated in Symphony Park, show a cubed modernist building with a large awning that stretches over a bustling entry plaza to provide shade.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

The rain had let up, but a lonely breeze flapped the tent awning and chilled the night air.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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