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Noun
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Wild rabbits are known to make nests sometimes in people's backyards, where mothers give birth to babies, known as kits or kittens, who remain in the nest for around three weeks.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025 -
If more Americans are open to affordable housing in their own backyards, the political and zoning obstacles that have slowed construction for decades may start to give way.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here, Old Hollywood and contemporary design share the same living rooms, bedrooms, and gardens.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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