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greensward

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Definition of greensward

as in grass

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Recent Examples of greensward Former presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had lawns, but these were not perfect greenswards. — Ted Steinberg, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2023 Soloviev has noted that a lot of discussions happened with community residents before the plan was put forward, and that greensward at the center of the development was a decent gesture. — Curbed, 10 Jan. 2023 Being alive in a coastal paradise went a long way toward rewarding everyone present, and cameras provided a worldwide TV audience with spectacular views of the cliffs, the ocean and the greensward. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026 The usually pristine greensward at Fenway has patches of sod throughout the outfield, particularly in right field, after the recent Pink and Fall Out Boy concerts. — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for greensward

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In 2024, a Boise legislator brought a bill to stop homeowners associations from requiring grass lawns, but the attempt didn’t move forward.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
On one side are the demonstrably sauvignon blanc-y sauvignon blancs, practically slapping you in the face with grapefruit, guava, and grass.

— Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of grass

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There's also a custom trampoline, playground and even an ice skating rink on the upper lawn.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
In 2024, a Boise legislator brought a bill to stop homeowners associations from requiring grass lawns, but the attempt didn’t move forward.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of lawn

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Instead of captivating burst of fireworks on display, the bridge glowed with hues of greens, yellows, reds and more.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Smith says gravitating toward more saturated greens and blues, like peacock blue, or toward shades on the opposite end of the color wheel (think coral or seashell pink) can be a good place to start.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

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