main yard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of main yard
First recorded in 1475–85
Example Sentences
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Its main yard is in Belfast with other operation at Appledore in England and Methil and Arnish in Scotland.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
“Most want it to be as low maintenance as possible but still attractive,” she says because parking strips are usually far from the main yard — and the hose.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
She mostly only sees women hanging out on the manicured main yard.
From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2023
After the sit-in the students streamed into the main yard of the university and realized they were under siege.
From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022
The budding sky made her want to dance and skip down the halls before they entered the main yard.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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