neck of the woods
Example Sentences
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“I don’t think the rest of the country cared as much, but certainly in that neck of the woods, that was maybe the biggest takeaway from last night.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Cherry-flavored coffees, teas and matchas are all the rage at some of the local coffee shops in my neck of the woods, which I've been a big proponent of this spring.
From Salon • May 6, 2025
Valley historians will enjoy a cameo appearance by the Newport Pop Festival, the biggest thing to happen in that neck of the woods in 1969.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025
“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2023
Because bumping into people is all I seem to do in this neck of the woods.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
