brown patch
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When I gave the game a go, I was presented with my own little brown patch of land.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
The shot shows the puma, standing hearty and regal atop a brown patch of earth that seems to float above the lights of L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2022
Tall fescues prefer cooler summers, but breeders have worked to create new varieties that cope better with drought, various soil types and diseases associated with summer mugginess, especially brown patch disease.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2020
He spotted a brown patch that he thought could be the roof of a cabin and headed in that direction.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2017
A brown patch grew and glowed, and a small flame sparkled on the dry palm fronds, caught the small branches, and began to roar.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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