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The father of a friend of mine, who owned a franchise for a company that sold aluminum awnings, qualified as a borax man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Canopies and awnings are subject to onerous permitting rules.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

Keep in mind that buildings, awnings, trees and sheers can decrease the amount of sunlight reaching the plants.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024

The buildings provide protection from cold winds, and the awnings keep them dry from rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

There were awnings over market stalls, and rows of spice shaped into cones.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor