flats
Example Sentences
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A short walk along an irrigation canal leads to a weathered observation deck rising two stories above a patchwork of saturated flats where saltgrass, iodine bush and cattail take root.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
With more young people living in flats in cities, supervised outdoor time allows their cats to get outdoor enrichment without the risk of being run over, say owners.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
As well as changes to requirements for new-builds, the government wants to make it easier for those in existing homes in the UK, particularly those in flats, to access solar energy.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
When the dust settled, the handlers winched back the containment wall inside the cage and began hammering the side panels with the flats of their hands.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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