backyard

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At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Every unit is an end unit. You basically live in your own house, and you have a backyard, which a lot of townhomes don’t,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The hotel has also carved desert trails in its backyard, with plans to build an art park filled with installations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

As the Kassis case shows, they could end up in the U.S.’s backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Jason poured the curdled blue corn into a bowl set aside for their two backyard dogs.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith