as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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By the 1960s, the brown-and-white-striped awning off 57th Street had become an HQ for young design talent, especially after the store started giving floor space to designers sourced through an open call.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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
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
The chic establishment’s vermilion awning and quaint bistro tables could be found in real life by any fan exploring the fifth arrondissement’s Place de l’Estrapade, but after the first season, the team decided to craft a larger set recreation of the space.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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
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
The chic establishment’s vermilion awning and quaint bistro tables could be found in real life by any fan exploring the fifth arrondissement’s Place de l’Estrapade, but after the first season, the team decided to craft a larger set recreation of the space.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
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The huge two-story mansion had 11 rooms, stained glass windows and a slate roof.James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Implementing the right technology helps efficiency go through the roof.Jamie Aitken, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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String lights stretch across the canopy ceiling, making for a beautiful sight against the backdrop of a colorful desert sunset.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Between the lines: The conceptual designs by architecture firm Sasaki feature canopy walks, tree houses and community gardens in response to early community feedback, Anna Cawrse, a landscape architect, told the SA Report.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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On homelessness, Farrell pledged to clear all large tent encampments within his first year in office, with a focus on funneling more people into short-term shelters rather than rely on more permanent supportive housing, which takes years and millions of dollars to build.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds of thousands live in tent camps and schools-turned-shelters, most run by UNRWA.Joseph Krauss, Julia Frankel, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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