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neck of the woods



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Orab, in Baker’s neck of the woods, the company proposing the data center isn’t known to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Cherry-flavored coffees, teas and matchas are all the rage at some of the local coffee shops in my neck of the woods, which I've been a big proponent of this spring.

From Salon • May 6, 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

The only way is for each of us to do what we can in our own little neck of the woods.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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