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greensward

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Definition of greensward

as in grass

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Recent Examples of greensward Gwynns Falls and Leakin parks (there’s a seamless connection between these two greenswards) stymied the highway builders 50-plus years ago. — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024 The usually pristine greensward at Fenway has patches of sod throughout the outfield, particularly in right field, after the recent Pink and Fall Out Boy concerts. — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023 Former presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had lawns, but these were not perfect greenswards. — Ted Steinberg, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2023 Soloviev has noted that a lot of discussions happened with community residents before the plan was put forward, and that greensward at the center of the development was a decent gesture. — Curbed, 10 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for greensward

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The 2017 Open Championship, which Spieth won despite — perhaps because of — a 22-minute ordeal of confusion, patience and a whole lot of running up and down a steep hill of thick, shrubby dune grass.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of grass

Noun

Landscape Type and Geography Both experts agree that drip irrigation is better for planting beds and trees, while sprinkler systems often work well for lawns.

— Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
The All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, a perennial crowd pleaser, will be held at Plaza Pacifica with 25% more seating capacity and broadcast on outdoor screens so guests can cheer on the piglets from the lawn.

— Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

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The only way to reliably kill the parasite is to cook your food thoroughly—hence my feast of wilted, warm greens.

— Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Luckily, there are still ways to get in your favorite greens, whether via properly washing, cooking or swapping for frozen or canned alternatives.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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