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motel

[moh-tel] / moʊˈtɛl /
NOUN
temporary, short-term residence, often for travelers
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It was not immediately clear whether it was motel staff who alerted authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

To save money, the four shared one motel room outside of Manhattan in Sussex, N.J, for about $100 a night, and have planned similar accommodations as they travel to Providence, R.I.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Here’s proof: In the last year, Chahal said, he’s seen motel occupancy increase significantly, from around 15 rooms rented each night to 25 or more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

All of this, including the Spanish statuary, Moroccan fixtures and Murano glass, is squeezed onto an Orange Avenue lot that once held a 1950s motel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The whole team scurried away from the loading dock and back to the parking lot outside the motel lobby.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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