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eviction

[ih-vik-shuhn] / ɪˈvɪk ʃən /


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If he had amassed the same number of records, skateboard decks or vintage gaming consoles — all fire hazards — would he have gotten the same eviction warning?

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

The eviction comes as Modi has moved quickly to revamp the capital, whose historic center is still often referred to as Lutyens’ Delhi.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The eviction crisis arose when federal officials announced last year that the $5-billion emergency voucher program approved by Congress in 2021 was running out of funds at the end of 2026.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Early results suggest 470 cases of social housing fraud have been identified so far across participating local authorities, with offenders facing penalties including eviction, fines and up to two years in prison.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

But before I could open my mouth, Brother Jack had pushed me along to a group of men, one of whom seemed to know all about the eviction.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

Advocates say such tenant protections are a key tool for preventing evictions and homelessness.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

It documents 55,018 illegal evictions, 38,876 illegal rent increases, 32,015 complaints about a reduction of services and 24,179 harassment cases.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Landlord Action, a legal service for landlords, and tenants' union Acorn have both reported a rise in Section 21 "no fault" evictions.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

The committee could not stop the evictions, but they did attempt to assist renters with small cash advances.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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