neck of the woods

Example Sentences

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“I don’t think the rest of the country cared as much, but certainly in that neck of the woods, that was maybe the biggest takeaway from last night.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Valley historians will enjoy a cameo appearance by the Newport Pop Festival, the biggest thing to happen in that neck of the woods in 1969.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Check here to see if there's one in your neck of the woods.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2023

“You’ll excuse me, but the people in this neck of the woods are mighty suspicious about that kind of declaration,” Bernabe said.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols