dwelling
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Jailing Garner, Judge Brian Cummings KC said: "The suffering experienced by Mr McColl was quite unspeakable and really does not bear dwelling on."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Carey, 57, purchased the expansive dwelling in June 1999, when she snapped up two separate units in the same building for a combined $9 million, before combining them into the stunning triplex that exists today.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Shortly after he purchased this Malibu property, he sold off a nearby dwelling for $10.3 million, having bought that home in 1998 for $1.6 million, according to records.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
The dwelling offers exclusive access to “one of the most private and coveted beaches in Malibu,” as well as spectacular views of the ocean courtesy of its perch atop a cliffside.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
They will ignite the dwelling within minutes if not found and frozen with a suitable charm.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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