dwellers

Example Sentences

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And yet, most city dwellers would rather bloom where they’re planted.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Sara was thrust into the national spotlight when, in defence of shanty town dwellers, she punched a Davao sheriff in full view of TV news cameras.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Bilt partnered with thousands of property managers to provide a system for renters to pay rent without transaction fees and to earn points along the way, helping Bilt find a following among well-heeled city dwellers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

While there are some fully off-grid dwellers, ranging from high-end desert oases and North Coast communes to the famous counterculture settlement of Imperial County’s “Slab City,” an off-grid suburb is one of a kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Narrow streets cut city dwellers off from sky and sun; insecurity at night kept them indoors, away from the stars.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro