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Noun
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With gracefully arching foliage, this evergreen fern is a staple of Southern porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The trouble is that porches collect dust, pollen and cobwebs in spots that are easy to overlook — and difficult to reach.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Men, horses and even cattle moved through South Boston’s hills in the morning wind as residents watched from stoops — some in pajamas and wrapped in blankets, appearing to have been awakened by the sound of drums and bagpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sebastian gradually stoops, her frame becoming bent and delicate, her face a soft mask of bewilderment.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cabins are all generous-sized suites with verandas, and feature queen or king beds with plush custom mattresses dressed in silken Italian linens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The farm buildings on the property—long verandas, shearing sheds, and concrete kennels—are old and decayed, remnants from long before the group showed up.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then, head into the city center and wander through the charming cobblestone streets and piazzas.—
Michele Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Italian piazzas are covered by retractable, UV-filtering canopies, deployed each morning like futuristic umbrellas against an invisible downpour.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The $1-billion museum will open to the public on the first day of fall and the exhibits will be shown in more than 30 galleries spread over 100,000 square feet of exhibition space.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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There were 28 galleries and 20 special projects spread across the building, with installations that often spilled out of traditional stands and into shared space.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Porte cocheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cocheres. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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