dwelling

Example Sentences

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Following the “frightening” experience of being evacuated during the Eaton Fire in 2025, the “Fire Country” and “Rescue Me” actress applied the tactical knowledge she had acquired on set to safeguard the La Cañada dwelling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Marc, known to family and friends as “Tiger,” had been working to build an accessory dwelling unit at the family’s Santa Ana home, where he planned to live with Loera-Zarco and their newborn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Ayewa doesn’t spend her energy dwelling on the shortcomings of the past or present, but instead insists that we all take action and work toward a better future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He said he doesn’t allow himself the luxury of dwelling on mistakes while still in the job.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Thick clumps of yellow and deep pink flowers fringed the edge of the small dwelling with its hand-hewn beams and thatched roof.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry