1
as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
inmates are allowed an hour of exercise in the prison's inner yard
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2
as in acres
the area around and belonging to a building
we're looking for a house with a big yard
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as in tons
a considerable amount
a composer who produced yards of gorgeous music over the course of a long career
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Not long before that passage of play, Liverpool did advance the ball to the edge of the Wolves box, but Milos Kerkez opted against crossing and instead the move fizzled out with Dominik Szoboszlai attempting a speculative shot from more than 30 yards out.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In 93 career games, Lazard has caught 239 passes for 3,147 yards and 28 touchdowns.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
During his three seasons with the Bears, Moore compiled 244 catches, 3,012 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during his tenure.
—Carter Bahns, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The next roar came within 200 yards of our boat.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The 23-year-old passer threw for 7,607 yards and 57 touchdowns during his stint with The Fighting Illini.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Shaheed caught 12 deep targets for 474 yards with five touchdowns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Having Pickens back on an offense that was second in yards per game across the entire NFL a year ago will be crucial.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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Higbee has 386 receptions for 3,949 yards and 27 touchdowns in 138 games.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Not long before that passage of play, Liverpool did advance the ball to the edge of the Wolves box, but Milos Kerkez opted against crossing and instead the move fizzled out with Dominik Szoboszlai attempting a speculative shot from more than 30 yards out.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In 93 career games, Lazard has caught 239 passes for 3,147 yards and 28 touchdowns.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
During his three seasons with the Bears, Moore compiled 244 catches, 3,012 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during his tenure.
—Carter Bahns, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The next roar came within 200 yards of our boat.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The 23-year-old passer threw for 7,607 yards and 57 touchdowns during his stint with The Fighting Illini.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Shaheed caught 12 deep targets for 474 yards with five touchdowns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Having Pickens back on an offense that was second in yards per game across the entire NFL a year ago will be crucial.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Yards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yards. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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