in the woods/in a wooded area

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#495252 Tue, 01 Apr 08 11:43 AM

A woman was found fatally shot in the head [in the woods/in a wooded area] in Cleveland, Ohio Sunday.

In news, which choice is better? Or are they different in meaning?

Thanks in advance!

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#495281 Tue, 01 Apr 08 01:30 PM

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Same general meaning, but 'in a wooded area' is the usual journalistic phrase.

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