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
Thankfully, our local farmers markets receive Chilton County peaches just days after harvest, so no one in my neck of the woods suffers through subpar fruit.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025
He was dealing with major seasonal drift on calendars used in his neck of the woods.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
“It’s creating resilience, and that’s what we need to do — particularly up in that neck of the woods, given the fire risk.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023
He might grant a tour to a visitor, a distinguished neighbor or curious planter from another neck of the woods, but it was rare.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
