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curtilages

noun

plural of curtilage

as in enclosures

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Skollar’s long-term goal is to raise more money to build larger enclosures for the gibbons and construct an education center for visitors.

— Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Roads can become impassable, evacuation orders can change and homes or outdoor enclosures can be damaged, leaving pets vulnerable to injury or escape.

— Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclosures

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Johnson completed 65% of his passes last season (215 for 331) for 2,597 yards, 18 touchdowns and four interceptions.

— John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
At their best, the offense was a sheer powerhouse—Dak Prescott threw for 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns, ranking among the league's top passing leaders while feeding a dominant receiving corps.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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Three primary suites have lake views and private patios with fireplaces, while a sauna and multiple fireplaces add to the retreat-like setup.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of patios

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University of Wisconsin-Madison getty The University of Wisconsin-Madison came in fourth place with a scenic campus that spans nearly 936 acres across 12 quads and open areas.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The Eagles’ offensive line should be stellar, and Nick Sirianni is a run-heavy coach, but the quads have to seriously flex for Barkley to regain my trust.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of quads

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The film also scrutinizes the failures across policing, the courts and social institutions that critics say let his abuse persist largely undetected for so long.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Trump has tried several times to end birthright citizenship, but those challenges have been rejected by courts, including the Supreme Court.

— Matthew Lee, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of courts

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Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of quadrangles

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An early positive working relationship has been struck with Ross Wilson, the sporting director, and the pair usually speak multiple times every day, although their volume of conversations may decrease slightly once the transfer window closes.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
With three weeks to spare until the transfer window closes, there’s still plenty of time for Barcelona to get something over the line and bring Julian to Catalonia, however.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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