How to Use area in a Sentence
area
noun- She set aside a work area in the kitchen.
- Settlers came to this area from the east.
- The storm caused damage in many areas along the coast.
- He lived in an unfashionable area of the city.
- The group visited the area during a hunting trip.
- The dining area has extra windows.
- He is the metropolitan area's most popular politician.
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Tire chains may be necessary to travel through mountain passes in this area, the NWS warns.
— David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 -
For most big events Indy hosts, this area comes alive with photo opportunities, live music, artwork and food and drink tents.
— Arika Herron, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 -
The same could probably be said for any of the trails in the area, to be fair.
— Matthew Askari, Men's Health, 19 Apr. 2023 -
If wildfire smoke is in the area, do your best to stay inside.
— Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 12 July 2023 -
Valet parking: The valet lot is across from the check-in area at doors 4 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024 -
Matis’ sister-in-law, who grew up in the area, was shocked.
— Chris Megerian, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 -
By the time he was called into the E.R. treatment area, his face and shirt were drenched with sweat.
— Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 16 May 2023 -
In a sad twist, the area where the tragedy unfolded has long been a place to enjoy life.
— Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024 -
Get a round of golf in at one of the many courses in the area, or take on one of the local trails on foot or bike.
— Perri O. Blumberg, Country Living, 18 Apr. 2023 -
Drag the sun icon that's next to the focus area up or down to adjust the exposure.
— Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024 -
For the southern half of the risk area, the majority of the storms will happen at night.
— Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2023 -
The northern lights were on display last night throughout the D.C. area.
— Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 -
Uber and Lyft are available in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and there are taxi stands spread out across the city.
— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2023 -
And both grew up in the Chicago area, giving the Fire a homegrown presence that’s clear to see.
— Adam Bakr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2024 -
Prince William and the other men in the Royal Enclosure top hats, as called for in the area's dress code.
— Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 -
Allow curls to dry, and then section off an area near the temples.
— Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024 -
And there’s this: craft grain mills have sprouted (pun intended) in the area.
— Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023 -
The fit is supportive, but looser in the armpit area on some bodies.
— Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 19 Oct. 2023 -
His body was recovered in an area near where the 911 call was made, police said.
— Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2023 -
When the San Joaquin and Tuolumne rivers swelled with last year’s historic runoff, this area was filled with water up to 8 feet deep.
— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 -
Durr said in areas where there are more homes than wilderness, portions of the trail could be paved.
— Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024 -
Sometimes there is no wait, other times, the line extends into the check-in area.
— Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 -
It can be closed off from the dining area for more privacy or opened up to create a sense of flow.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2023
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