front porch

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After Heuermann was jailed, his wife and two children stayed in the house, even grilling on the front porch despite gawkers on the front lawn.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The person notices the camera at Guthrie’s front porch and tries to cover the lens with their hand before scouting around the patio and yard area apparently for something to obstruct the camera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

But before he headed there, he performed on his casita’s rooftop as Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G and other stars danced on its front porch.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

The house I’m currently living in needs several repairs: There’s a leak in the downstairs wall, water is getting in between the house and the front porch and there have been sewage-line backups downstairs.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Folks were milling around on the big front porch, gathering their umbrellas, sidestepping puddles in the parking lot, heading for cars, getting ready to follow the hearse in a long, respectful line of cars.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles