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basement

[beys-muhnt] / ˈbeɪs mənt /


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A large basement space has been outfitted with several beds, while an upstairs room features bunk beds.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Each Sunday afternoon, after a Spanish-language service, lawyers, translators and parishioners gather in the basement foyer to help families navigate the immigration system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"I reached a ruined house with a basement and decided to stay there. Luckily, there was lots of tinned food."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

When he discovers an otherworldly portal through the wall of his basement office, he enlists his younger employees to help him explore the strange rooms with a rope tied around their waist, à la “Poltergeist.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He hangs around the kitchen and chats for a few minutes—Lily wants to explain why green beads are superior to purple beads—then drifts toward the basement door.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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