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awning

[aw-ning] / ˈɔ nɪŋ /


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Around back, an arrow, painted garnet against an otherwise beige facade, points toward a red door sheltered by a small, domed awning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

A two-story brick house with squat, deep steps and an awning to keep rain off the landing.

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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