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  • past participle of rend.
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rent

[rent] / rɛnt /
NOUN
fee paid for use, service, or privilege
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They called on the prime minister to "go further and allow councils to introduce rent controls for small businesses".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

And would it be manageable while I also pay rent in the U.S.?

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Long-standing Olvera Street businesses are grappling with low foot traffic, plummeting sales and falling behind on rent.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

And life has been difficult: His only source of income is his $994-a-month Social Security payment, enough to rent a one-bedroom apartment in a low-income senior center.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

A rent of fifteen dollars was a dear price to pay—maybe too dear!

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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