square yard
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Nonreflective glass was costly, he said: Work on a painting of moderate size — a square yard, say — could come in at around $1,000.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
If ODA finds more than three Mormon crickets or eight grasshoppers per square yard it will recommend chemical treatment.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 26, 2022
This year, we’re talking about, in some places, maybe 50–60 grasshoppers per square yard.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2021
Downstairs, a sunporch with orchids and potted shrubs faced a little square yard planted with orange and tangerine trees.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 11, 2019
A square yard of it was indicated with Magic Marker.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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