dwelling
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Her story covers the breadth of her life, dwelling especially on her youth in the 1930s among migrant fruit pickers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The inspector ordered her to cease using the building as a dwelling, remove the unauthorised structure and demolish the "unlawful extension" to the barn.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Derbyshire Dales District Council said Helen Lowe, of North Park Farm, Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, built the dwelling, which was "deliberately concealed to avoid detection" and did not have planning permission.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
At the heart of the dwelling is an enormous great room, which opens up to a formal dining room—complete with its own wine cellar—as well as a gourmet kitchen with “premium appliances” and custom cabinetry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Omakayas tried to make herself better, to stop dwelling on worthless sadnesses.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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