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But if “you see men in sweatpants smoking cigarettes, hanging with their boys, lifting weights in the yard, riding children’s bicycles as their actual transportation, then you are in danger.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“People were saying, ‘Let’s print out yard signs, T-shirts,’” Webster said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

For a scene where Valentina has an encounter with a tow truck driver, they simply called a tow yard hoping someone interesting would show up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

She seemed quite happy, happier certainly than the horses across the yard from her, who were becoming increasingly unsettled at the appearance of this strange intruder.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo