retaining wall

Example Sentences

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Because of a delay with their retaining wall, they ended up planting the garden in July 2021, which is usually the hardest time of year to start a new garden.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

They spotted some hose dangling over a retaining wall covered in ivy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The bridge at Kilrea closed in September after cracking was found in a retaining wall and reopened to cars and other light vehicles on 6 December after temporary repairs.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

They ran, some barefoot in the mud, up a steep hill beyond the property’s retaining wall.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

I sat on the retaining wall and watched her walk away.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge