yard
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In the spring, the yard was full of colorful wildflowers, but for the rest of the year, it stayed dormant.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Another lesson: Picking an unshaded, south-facing surface in a yard or on a roof maximizes energy production through the day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A sizable firepit in the yard itself looks tailor-made for family game nights or s’mores sessions, and is surrounded by a lush green lawn and elegant landscaping.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
My excuses to Jeff were pretty lame, too: I had to clean my room, move some plants, rake my grandparents’ yard … After a while, he stopped asking and did more things with Rich instead.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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