woods

Example Sentences

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"I knew people had seen him feeding in the harbour early in the morning, then he went into the woods when the tide came in," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead, he walks Tom to the edge of the woods, tells him he’s a decent man, and sets him free.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In Pennsylvania, old-school family camps can be found on lakes in the woods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Jeb and I’d tried to explore those woods a few times, but if the chiggers didn’t discourage us, the poison ivy did.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney