neck of the woods

Example Sentences

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As a zillion people have pointed out, Auriemma and Staley are charismatic, self-made titans from the same neck of the woods, Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

And he took a break and headed over to our neck of the woods on the Paramount lot to show everybody a cut of a scene that they had just wrapped for “Paradise.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

There’s Hoek, a pizza joint in Granof’s neck of the woods that serves up Roman-style, wood-fired pies alongside a view of the Statue of Liberty.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2023

“So, what brings you to this neck of the woods, Minister?” came Madam Rosmerta’s voice.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling