patio

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Moving outside, the property features a stunning backyard space, with a large swimming pool and built-in spa, a paved seating area, and a covered patio with plenty of room for outdoor dining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I fully re-landscaped the backyard; purchased new patio furniture; planted trees that have grown nicely and provide shade that wasn’t there before.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

He adds, “Building an ADU on unused space lets you keep the garage and, like with Julie’s ADU, creates a spacious, private front patio connected to her studio and living room.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

At the White House, he has added gold details to the Oval Office and paved over the presidential residence's rose garden to install a patio reminiscent of his Florida club, Mar-A-Lago.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

On sunny days, we’d invent fun activities like the “Trying Not to Laugh” game, which we’d play on the covered patio behind our house.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles