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corner

[kawr-ner] / ˈkɔr nər /






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Mercer says Charter Oak has a strong presence in the southeastern corner of New Hampshire that touches the ocean and serves clients in neighboring Massachusetts and Maine.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Either way, Emma has backed herself into a corner and hopes that honesty and context will be her saving grace.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

If half a dozen people show up on a street corner with signs, they are mostly ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Lawrence Shankland's goal was a tap-in, but he admits Lewis Ferguson's corner was probably going in anyway, before he made sure.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He leapt from bed and peered with his one good eye around the corner.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman