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hostel

[hos-tl] / ˈhɒs tl /
NOUN
lodging
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Marshall’s plans to demolish a former youth hostel built during the Art Deco period to make way for a sports field was blocked by the Historic Preservation Board, which mandated he preserve the building’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

One was an international student who had to live in a hostel for a week after being left without accommodation at the last minute.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The inquiry heard Calocane had asked "what sort of building it was", to which Ivan responded it was hostel, and told him to return later, at 09:00, when social workers would be there.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Irshad Ahmed, a 49-year-old pilgrim, told AFP he was staying at a hostel in Tehran when he saw missiles being fired nearby.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

“No, sweetie, a hostel is an affordable place to stay when you travel.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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