lodger
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Recognizing her as a fellow lodger, Sellers sent his valet to knock on her door.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
“If it was a house, I’d be a lodger or a tenant or whatever you call it in America,” he laughs.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024
She added her lodger had also complained of other issues in his life, including telling lies and family and financial worries.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024
Mr Hussain had got to know the siblings when he lived in their home as a lodger for several months.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024
"What do you mean?" said the middle lodger, somewhat dismayed and with a sugary smile.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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