front porch

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The car crashed into a fence, then smashed into the house’s front porch and came to rest in a vertical position on the steps, according to authorities and video from the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Set against the distant Blue Ridge Mountains, it depicts a favorite Southern activity—akin to her widely admired maple-sugaring paintings set up north—embellished with details like the tiny rocking horse on her front porch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

But before he headed there, he performed on his casita’s rooftop as Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G and other stars danced on its front porch.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

The house I’m currently living in needs several repairs: There’s a leak in the downstairs wall, water is getting in between the house and the front porch and there have been sewage-line backups downstairs.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Twig was next, and I waited in the car again while Mrs. Menzer walked her up to her front porch.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller