lawns

plural of lawn
as in grasses
an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass We had a picnic on the lawn in front of the monument. a neighborhood with well-kept lawns

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Recent Examples of lawns The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 Thick layers of wet leaves can smother lawns and harm certain plants that prefer dry conditions. Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 Kids were often outside on bikes and scooters and roller skates, playing tag or touch football, turning cartwheels on the lawns, being noisy. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025 The Guerida line nodding to private estate La Querida and its white façades, emerald green lawns and ocean views offered a more naïve take on the colored theme by mean of hearts and floral motifs juxtaposed in a ring, bracelet and pendant earrings. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 The electric battery conveniently lasts up to 75 minutes, which should be enough time to cut most lawns front and back. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Spruce is not for use on lawns. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 But the large birds are increasingly living in the United States year-round, taking up residence in parks, golf courses and other grassy lawns. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • In late fall and winter, mowing warm-season grasses often focuses on weed control rather than grass cutting.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Police said the case is pending and may be grounds for additional charges and university disciplinary action.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • So, the King wanting them out of palace grounds makes sense, as that could solve two problems.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025

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