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household

[hous-hohld, -ohld] / ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld, -ˌoʊld /


NOUN
domestic establishment
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Across the frequencies examined, the study ruled out transmissions stronger than roughly 10-110 watts, comparable to the power consumption of a typical household appliance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

That said, debt measured against household, nonprofit and nonfinancial corporate wealth is still near record highs, at around 14%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

His music, ranging from songs like “Melting ICE” and corrido-hardcore fusion “El Corrido del Maton,” is inspired by his immigrant household upbringing and interest in Chicano studies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Despite inflation, consumer spending remains robust, partly due to a historically low household debt-service burden.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

While this drama unfolded in New Hampshire, other members of the Washington household were demonstrating a taste for freedom.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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