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dwelling

[dwel-ing] / ˈdwɛl ɪŋ /


NOUN
lingering over excessively
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The dwelling is located on a lush 1.32-acre tree-lined plot, with the natural foliage that surrounds the home helping to add an extra layer of privacy, creating an oasis-like environment in the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

However, that wait is nearly over, with records indicating that the $2.49 million dwelling is now “pending” sale.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It is vastly bigger than the home that Lorenze had been living in, a four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom dwelling that she purchased via an LLC for $2.4 million in July 2024.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have once again taken their enormous Pacific Palisades mansion off the market—nearly three years after the dwelling was listed for the sky-high price of $32 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He dominated even Iofur Raknison, arguing forcefully and eloquently, and persuaded the bear-king to let him choose his own dwelling place.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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