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dooryards

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plural of dooryard

as in backyards

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Nearby residents soon became incensed about the prospect of massive concerts that could funnel sound into their backyards.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
As rural communities across the United States wage intensifying battles to keep AI-computing data centers out of their backyards, some tech giants are mulling methods that could sidestep such local resentment — by sending the facilities to space.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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This attention to detail and sustainability has always been a key value for the monarch and his ongoing commitment to environmental protection, a commitment particularly evident in the gardens of Highgrove.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Multiple uses John LoRusso, UConn master gardener coordinator for Windham County, said that leaves are a free precious resource for gardens and wildlife, offering nutrients for the soil and helping plants better cope through the winter months.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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