driveway
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Dog owners say that as soon as they pull into the driveway, their pups realize exactly where they’re headed and “start going bonkers,” says Neece.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
He then instructed me to pull back into the driveway and patched the tire for me on the spot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Seclusion was clearly top of mind when the home was designed, with a long driveway and tree-lined parcel helping to protect the dwelling from any prying eyes—a must for an actress of Ryan’s renown.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
"Where we are has allowed us to get on the property ladder as the house with a driveway and garage is more affordable here than in another part of town," added Aimee.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
A few minutes later, they were standing in a driveway, staring up at a dark bedroom window.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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"We understand this affects local residents, with a hose laid across pavements and driveways, and apologise for the frustration this causes," it said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Heated driveways cost anywhere from $4,800 and $15,000 to install, and an additional $50 to $300 per month in utility bills to operate, according to HeatTrak, a company that manufactures heated snow- and ice-melting mats.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Despite the area’s more-affordable home prices and rents, some homes are packed with occupants sharing costs, resulting in driveways and yards clogged with a half-dozen or more vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Most of the pictures Cooley has taken so far have been from a distance, though he has set up his equipment near the end of people’s driveways to get a good photo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The house was filling with people and the hours passed in a dreadful streaky blur of relatives, neighbors, crying children, covered dishes, blocked driveways, ringing telephones, bright lights, strange faces, awkward conversations.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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