backyard

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But in the event people can't escape, Cantey and the Fort team are hoping the "shed that sits in your backyard" will save lives.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

When my chef brother turned 30, he threw a backyard party where he served a “30-foot” submarine sandwich.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There is also a separate 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit in the backyard, which features two bedrooms, a private kitchen, two bathrooms, and its own laundry room, making it the ideal space for longer-term guests.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The night of the party was soft and dreamy, with a warm breeze drifting in and out of our backyard.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall