residence
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On the third day, they climbed to a high point from which they could see the flattened area where his brother’s two-story residence building once stood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
A man identified only as “Suspect Arreola” was detained Tuesday after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at his Compton residence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The legislation will not affect landlords who rent out their own primary residence for short periods of time -- nor rules cities brought in before it is adopted.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
During a transitional period, British citizens could apply for residence status under the withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU - which ended on 31 December 2021.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“This is the ten Boom residence and shop,” I said as stiffly as I dared.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Under the traditional presales system, developers sold residences before completion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Federal law requires candidates who aren’t currently in Congress to report all loans exceeding $10,000, except those for personal residences.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The sprawling retreat encompasses hundreds of acres and features five main residences, along with dozens of private beaches, an outdoor theater, a gym and tennis courts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
In the last decade, states have started mandating individual meters in multifamily buildings; in 2018, California began requiring that water submeters be installed in newly constructed residences with two or more units.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Don’t go out alone. News from the warfront is they’re cutting power to residences tonight to save energy for the airfield bases. So stay put, okay? The streets’ll be darker than usual.”
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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