neck of the woods
Example Sentences
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“I don’t think the rest of the country cared as much, but certainly in that neck of the woods, that was maybe the biggest takeaway from last night.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
And on either the drama or comedy fronts, the pope definitely could have chosen at least one flick set in his former neck of the woods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
There’s Hoek, a pizza joint in Granof’s neck of the woods that serves up Roman-style, wood-fired pies alongside a view of the Statue of Liberty.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2024
“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 19, 2023
The only way is for each of us to do what we can in our own little neck of the woods.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
