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balcony

[bal-kuh-nee] / ˈbæl kə ni /


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I was leaning over a balcony and realized how ridiculous I looked.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, the primary suite is the epitome of luxury, featuring a private sitting area, steam shower, and a balcony overlooking the picturesque grounds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

It’s felt between the actors on stage and from the orchestra pit to the last row of balcony seats.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Dust coats the staircases leading to the balcony, while rows of worn seats still face the stage beneath peeling painted ceilings and decorative plasterwork.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Once the station manager was gone, Roz crawled out from under the table and exited onto the balcony.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

Stacked balconies on surrounding apartment buildings are packed with celebrants, drinks, fireworks scorecards.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Residents say they lounge in the sun on unfinished balconies , take in a bird’s-eye view of the neighborhood and, of course, communicate with one another.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

In keeping with the couple’s emphasis on indoor/outdoor living, the property features multiple French doors that open up directly to the yard, along with several balconies.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The ornate stone balconies of the decaying colonial townhouses jutting above your head are liable to collapse at any moment.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

His voice was high-pitched and a little bit shrill, like he had spent a lot of time standing on balconies screaming speeches through bad P.A. systems at the multitudes down below who feared him.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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