front porch
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Al Otro Lado, Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the court’s majority, reached for a football field, a front porch, and a mailbox.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 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
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
The person notices the camera at Guthrie’s front porch and tries to cover the lens with their hand before scouting around the patio and yard area apparently for something to obstruct the camera.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 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
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