yard

Example Sentences

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Lee kept some plants that have been growing in the yard for decades, like the jasmine climbing around the front of the house as well as the white roses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the spring, the yard was full of colorful wildflowers, but for the rest of the year, it stayed dormant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

We had a grapefruit tree and a plum tree, and a dirt yard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

I stay low to the ground, sneak along the back of Mrs. Jones’s yard until I reach the rear of Dad’s and climb the three crooked cement steps to the door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam