backyard

Example Sentences

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At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Enormous windows fill every room with natural light throughout the day, while enormous trees lining the backyard help to ensure privacy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

I love that it has a big backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Taken as a whole, the feel is something of a fair, like hanging out with Bluey and Bingo at a backyard barbecue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

I jump back and hide against the wall of her backyard shed, while my heart bounces around like a herd of thundering elephants.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam