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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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Until now, Eastside Golf’s distribution strategy centered around independent sneaker stores such as Sneaker Politics; lifestyle retailers including Nordstrom; performance shops such as Golf Galaxy, and green grass stores including Pebble Beach.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
There is grass on the pitch as well, making batting difficult throughout the test.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of grass

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With a library card, people can borrow sewing machines, lawn-care tools, musical instruments and more.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
In 1983, for instance, Page launched from the lawn of Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, counting on the wind to carry his balloon beyond the miles of forest surrounding the property.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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The sunny front porch, which overlooks a community fountain and gazebo on a stretch of land that replicates a New England town green, only adds to its appeal.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Most certainly inspired by its namesake songbird, the interiors self-assuredly announce themselves in shades of canary yellow, glossy black, and a spectrum of browns and greens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

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