backyard
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If so, the same mechanism that may explain fading rpTDE flares could also help astronomers understand some of the unusual stellar populations surrounding the black hole in what Coughlin calls "our own cosmological backyard."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
He made his first dunk in his backyard when he was 12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
It’s sweet, tangy, and pickley—the perfect complement to backyard cookouts.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Listing agent Roy said the home offers a rare balance between suburban convenience and backyard self-sufficiency.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
But when Dad came out into the backyard, no matter how hard Jonah tried, he couldn’t keep from looking toward the broken window.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
If weekend warriors can’t slay zombies on a dystopian battlefield, at least they can massacre dandelions in their backyards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
It was also seen swimming in a river, and climbing over fences across backyards.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Authorities had repeatedly searched the backyards of homes owned individually by the parents of Paul Flores.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
In her work on the Central Coast, Taylor said she had responded to calls from people who had encountered rattlesnakes in their backyards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Cutting down alleys and through backyards gets me to Gale’s house in minutes.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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