picnic
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One event that the chief justice did attend was the annual Hupper Island Independence Day picnic.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 6, 2026
Hochman also held a picnic at the park over Labor Day weekend after saying he would return with his family if he believed it was safe enough.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 24, 2026
They were then taken towards Waldringfield but the crew treated the newly married couple to a picnic on the way.
From BBC β Sep. 4, 2026
At the next picnic table over, a little girl tipped an oyster back then dropped it on the ground—one more shell for the modern midden.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 29, 2026
“Are you really worried about me leaving Churchill right now, when there’s a polar bear using our snowmobile as his own personal picnic basket?”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
So Jones scheduled more vaccine clinics, which she brought to church picnics and community events, saving residents a trip to the health department.
From Salon β Sep. 12, 2026
Bowie told the informant that she would "make it a point to have picnics by the capital to observe" and learn about security measures, the complaint alleges.
From Barron's β Aug. 20, 2026
“This used to be a park where my dad and I used to come and have picnics and he would play ballgaming here with a lot of families,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 29, 2026
For parents who are able to take annual leave, Streeter said a "DIY approach" - by keeping children entertained with picnics, local attractions and low cost days out could prove "far better value".
From BBC β Jul. 27, 2026
Tea parties didn’t amount to much, neither did picnics, unless very well conducted.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Olivia Rodrigo picnicked in the park with one.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 8, 2026
I’d seen the Joey P. my entire life; I had visited it on field trips and picnicked in a park that stands in the shadow of its gun mounts.
From Salon β Dec. 24, 2025
Young women and men picnicked side by side on the pavement, chanting: “Woman! Life! Freedom!”
From Seattle Times β Oct. 27, 2022
Before the Taliban seized power, men and women picnicked together in parks on weekends and chatted over cappuccinos in its coffee shops.
From New York Times β Aug. 12, 2022
He was walking in the woods where he had picnicked with his wife.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
A fisherman packed up his rods next to a family picnicking on the waterfront.
From Barron's β Apr. 22, 2026
When we arrive, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish couple are picnicking under the trees outside.
From BBC β Feb. 13, 2026
At first, these trolley parks were simply gardens and picnicking grounds, but in time other attractions and rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels were added.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jan. 23, 2026
These candies are a great option for those who want to enjoy something light and fruity while picnicking.
From Salon β Jul. 30, 2025
Spending time with friends and her beloved sister Edna, she went swimming and picnicking by Lake Erie.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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