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homestead

[hohm-sted, -stid] / ˈhoʊm stɛd, -stɪd /








NOUN
plantation
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NOUN
soil
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Biddy Mason was previously honored in 1989, when a mini-park off Spring and 3rd streets was built to memorialize her on her original homestead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Periodically, the soft-spoken and generous man flies his Cessna into town to scavenge soda pop for a dozen or so cherubic Mennonite children on a nearby homestead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Now, that same homestead has been put on the market, with the listing describing the 40-acre property as a “premium” dwelling that offers “a seamless blend of sophisticated architectural design and expansive Montana big-sky privacy.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The proposed constitutional amendment would increase the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

“I’m going to my uncle’s homestead in Vida,” I answered.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

Neighbors judge one another for selling off family homesteads to developers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

Thousands of feet below, a smattering of old homesteads spread out like playing cards on a poker table.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2025

Organizations like the Cultural Burn Association have been working with landowners to set portions of farms and homesteads alight.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024

Years ago, I made a white-knuckled jet-boat trip deep into the Idaho backcountry, where a trail of blossoming lilacs marked former homesteads along the Salmon River.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024

The subdivisions proud residents seeded their lawns and planted trees for shade, hosting patio parties and many a club meeting at their homesteads.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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