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Noun
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In some cases, residents had almost no time to leave and minutes to spare — emergency crews had to evacuate families from their porches as the fire advanced into their backyards.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Plant a tree or garden People can turn to their own backyards to make a difference in keeping the air around them clean.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each room and suite opens to a private balcony, offering uninterrupted views of the ocean, pools, or verdant gardens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The sale will feature homegrown flower, vegetable and herb plants ready for gardens and containers, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Dooryards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dooryards. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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