neck of woods

Example Sentences

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The cold frosts are beginning to leave their imprints; already snow is capping the mountain-tops, and God help us if we get winter-bound in this "neck of woods."

From Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive by Burnett, Alf

I'm new to this neck of woods, but the major tells me that the Hatch crowd is a pretty tough proposition.

From The Wreckers by Lynde, Francis

I know the mountain and the neck of woods around the summit.

From In Secret by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

There are a good many people in our neck of woods who would like mighty well to know.

From The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush by Lynde, Francis

They're coming on the next train, so to speak, and right over in that neck of woods is the other half of Upi's tribe chasing their short legs off to get me.

From The Golden Snare by Curwood, James Oliver