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eviction

[ih-vik-shuhn] / ɪˈvɪk ʃən /


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This may escalate if he feels threatened with eviction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

It has also provided eviction defense for 14,258 households, rental assistance for 4,488 households and income support for 1,494 households, according to the Housing Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly finalized the demolition decision in June 2025, leading to the eviction of 13 rental-unit tenants by early this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

His home was previously demolished, and he and his wife are now threatened with eviction from the caravan they set up by the rubble.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"These old folks had all their stuff cluttering up the sidewalk and we cleared the street . . ." "You mean you're interfering with an eviction," he called, starting through the crowd.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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