neck of the woods
Example Sentences
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As a zillion people have pointed out, Auriemma and Staley are charismatic, self-made titans from the same neck of the woods, Philadelphia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Ideally, that’s not the case in your neck of the woods.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2025
He was dealing with major seasonal drift on calendars used in his neck of the woods.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
“It’s creating resilience, and that’s what we need to do — particularly up in that neck of the woods, given the fire risk.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
He might grant a tour to a visitor, a distinguished neighbor or curious planter from another neck of the woods, but it was rare.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
