woods

Example Sentences

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"I knew people had seen him feeding in the harbour early in the morning, then he went into the woods when the tide came in," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead, he walks Tom to the edge of the woods, tells him he’s a decent man, and sets him free.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Meanwhile, night-vision rifle scopes paired with cutting-edge thermal-imaging binoculars open the night woods to hunting in ways that were impossible just a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

If he made a game of it, like playing house in the woods, she could lie down in the shelter and sleep while he walked to the bridge and back.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret