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Recent Examples of curtilageTrees and walking paths delineate the curtilage with typical Japanese elegance.—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Within the curtilage is a hidden walled garden, and elsewhere on the property is an original workshop that has been restored.—Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024 In legal parlance, curtilage refers to land attached to a house, like a yard or garden.—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2019 The Supreme Court long has recognized that privacy interests are heightened within the home, with precedents that limit police intrusions not only into structures but also the immediately surrounding property, known as the curtilage.—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 29 May 2018
His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.
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Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Given the price surge in the wide receiver market over the last couple of years, Meyers — who had never logged 1,000 yards in five seasons before 2024 — may be angling for a contract Las Vegas is not willing to pay.
The witness said survivors were placed in a courtyard, where hospital staff incited others to beat them.
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Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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