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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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In some areas near Arlington surveyed in May soon after the hatch there were 201 Mormon crickets per square yard.

From Seattle Times Jun. 26, 2022

But, when they get to be really thick, like an outbreak where you have 50 or 100 grasshoppers per square yard and they’ve eaten everything down to the dirt, they’re obnoxious.

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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