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awning

[aw-ning] / ˈɔ nɪŋ /


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For Mohammad, in t-shirt and jeans, even cranking open the striped awning of his family's shoe shop is an act of hope.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Under one straw awning, Noureldin leaned on a crutch, still weak from his injuries.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

A black-and-white awning over the steps that lead to our front door, for rain and sun protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

On a bright summer day, a small group of women are sitting under a small awning outside one of their mobile clinics in Philippi, one of Cape Town's most dangerous townships.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“I think it’ll do just that,” he said, leading her away from the truck, through the awning, toward the counter where people were ordering food.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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