backyard

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For the 5,500 local fans with tickets to attend -- the lucky ones among a lottery entered by 33,000 -- optimism for the tournament about to kick off in their backyard was even brighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“To win in basically my backyard would be super cool,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But in the event people can't escape, Cantey and the Fort team are hoping the "shed that sits in your backyard" will save lives.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I fully re-landscaped the backyard; purchased new patio furniture; planted trees that have grown nicely and provide shade that wasn’t there before.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

They followed the driveway behind the house, across the backyard, past trees and hedges, and suddenly they were surrounded by farm buildings.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown