neck of the woods
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As a zillion people have pointed out, Auriemma and Staley are charismatic, self-made titans from the same neck of the woods, Philadelphia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Thankfully, our local farmers markets receive Chilton County peaches just days after harvest, so no one in my neck of the woods suffers through subpar fruit.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025
He was dealing with major seasonal drift on calendars used in his neck of the woods.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
“It’s creating resilience, and that’s what we need to do — particularly up in that neck of the woods, given the fire risk.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023
“So, what brings you to this neck of the woods, Minister?” came Madam Rosmerta’s voice.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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