yard

Example Sentences

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Renata Simril, CEO of the LA84 Foundation, said, “The most powerful stadiums in America are the school yard and the block on your street.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It was a 20th century colonial with enough room for their three young kids and plenty of yard space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At that moment, I thought, “Man, if only I’d been cleaning that yard instead, I’d be 5 pounds richer right now.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Stacey commended Brayen's school for its handling of his allergies - pupils wash their hands before and after lunch, and Brayen heads straight to the yard after eating.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Altogether that made a good deal of traffic in and out of my small bedroom—smaller now indeed by nearly a yard.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom