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square yard

American  

noun

  1. a unit of area measurement equal to a square measuring one yard on each side; 0.8361 square meters. yd 2 , sq. yd.


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Recent surveys in the area tallied 35 grasshoppers per square yard, or more than quadruple the eight per yard considered an outbreak and a threat to rangeland ecosystems, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.

From Seattle Times Jul. 1, 2023

We’re really not too concerned with grasshopper numbers until they get up to at least 14 per square yard on rangeland.

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

"Normally, remnants cost between $3 and $10 per square yard," she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2014

A square yard of it was indicated with Magic Marker.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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