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
And he took a break and headed over to our neck of the woods on the Paramount lot to show everybody a cut of a scene that they had just wrapped for “Paradise.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 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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