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lease

[lees] / lis /
VERB
rent object, residence
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Lease documents show that the then Duke of York took on the tenancy of East Lodge in February 1998, paying an initial £3,500 annual rent to the Crown Estate.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Lease agreements typically include a mileage limit, so exceeding it results in an excess mileage charge, according to Consumer Reports.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

"You're gonna think I'm just saying it because she's sat next to me but it was genuinely Lizzie's speech after Roubaix," says Wolff, who competes for the Visma Lease a Bike team.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Lease payments are often lower than loan payments, since you’re not paying principal.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Sure, haven't you heard of the Lease Breakers' Association?

From The Sorrows of a Show Girl by McGaffey, Kenneth




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