How to Use awning in a Sentence
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Blue awnings advertise the space for weddings and events.
— National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2018 -
Patio seating is available, some of it under an awning for shade.
— Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2018 -
Many of the uncovered seats that sell for hundreds are empty as fans opted to cram under awnings and overhangs.
— Thom Craver, CBS News, 5 May 2018 -
One neighbor complains that my window air-conditioning unit is dripping water on the awning below.
— New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018 -
One friend described the smell of Époisses as a sidewalk fish market without an awning, the sun burning down on it all afternoon.
— Molly Fitzpatrick, Bon Appetit, 26 Apr. 2018 -
But before Morrison knew it, the clubs had closed and he was stranded under a metal awning at a pizzeria in a state of growing panic.
— Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024 -
Officials stress that some items, such as construction and building materials, as well as awnings and other shade structures, will not be tax-free.
— Anna M. Tinsley, star-telegram, 21 May 2018 -
Other amenities include portable magnetic lighting that can move around the pod, a 50-liter fridge, awning options, and roof cross bars.
— Megan Barber, Curbed, 25 Apr. 2018 -
Don Julio Its striped awning on a cute corner lures you in: step through the wooden doors and come face to face with all sizes of steaks sizzling on the indoor parrilla (grill).
— Sorrel Moseley-Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2018 -
Spencer Bost, the organization's executive director, says flood water is up to the awnings on their main historic street.
— Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 -
Bodegas throughout Manhattan are also dressed up with blue awnings and blue buckets of paper flowers handmade by the Tiffany creative team.
— Danielle Fox, Town & Country, 2 May 2018 -
Today, the model-actress was spotted outdoors under an awning, holding up her iPhone in outstretched-arm selfie position.
— Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2018 -
Among the most notable features are a 16-gallon fresh water tank, tiny sink, mini-fridge, pop-top roof, solar panels, retractable awning and customized front bumper.
— Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 11 May 2018 -
The dispute arose last August when Sowers applied for a permit to build a permanent awning to cover his outdoor oven, as required by the health department.
— Kate Magill, Columbia Flier, 14 May 2018 -
To set up, slip off the SlimShady’s protective cover, unroll the awning, insert poles, and stake down to create an instant 42-square-foot shelter — no tools needed.
— Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2018 -
There was bird poop on the awning and crumbs all over the floor.
— Anne Kadet, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2018 -
To find Handel’s, look for the red, white and blue awning.
— cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022 -
On warm days, the staff roll down the awning, keeping things cool.
— Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 -
The video first shows an awning shake as the 3-year-old hits it on his way down.
— Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 5 May 2021 -
Grab a seat on one of the benches and wait for you bus under the shade of the awning.
— Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, 25 Aug. 2019 -
The center put tarps up around the awning next to its day room with heaters and was open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 24 Dec. 2022 -
The shape of the awning gives you far more wind, rain, and sun protection.
— Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 -
The shop with the can't-miss blue awning and signs on Woodward has been around for more than 70 years.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024 -
The coolest feature on the Studio is the large rear hatch, which opens and forms an awning.
— Graham Averill, Outside Online, 30 Jan. 2023 -
The Sinclair oil signs, the service station awning, even the pumps — just a façade.
— Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 29 June 2018 -
Until the old awnings came down last year, the area looked a bit like a 1980s shopping mall.
— Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2019 -
Some embraced the sun and laid out while a few women snagged the shade under the sole awning.
— Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2022 -
Some beach tents come with cool perks, such as awnings and mini pools.
— Eric Rosen, National Geographic, 21 May 2019 -
Then one strong gust bent the awning’s steel frame into a pretzel.
— Scott Flickinger, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2021 -
Enjoy it on the front patio with the new retractable awning.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 May 2022
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