eaves
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With the construction of homes, stadiums and other buildings throughout the county, bats have adapted to roosting in spaces such as the eaves of homes or in crawl spaces, Curti said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The auctioneers said the ruined property has intact walls to eaves level, as well as two ruined cottages, a smithy and old shop.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Immediately noticeable were the sagging eaves, the multitude of leaks from the roof, the dried out, splintered mahogany and the battered exterior woodwork, which had suffered seven decades of winds from the Sound.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
The heat risk in a studio apartment under the eaves with no through air -- windows on just one side for example -- was a negative point for Camille Couturier during a viewing with Denke.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
He and Min agreed on a price for the labor, and Crane-man began to weave the container under the eaves of Min’s house.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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