front porch

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After Heuermann was jailed, his wife and two children stayed in the house, even grilling on the front porch despite gawkers on the front lawn.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I tried doing this, but I mostly just felt confused and tired under the sun on my front porch, waiting for the Earth to work on me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

On Wednesday, Andrew Coady, Declan’s father, stood on the front porch of the family’s home—dark-gray siding and stone on a quiet cul-de-sac—and spoke mostly of the pride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

When I got home from school one afternoon, my father’s shoes were sitting on the front porch.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm