rent

Example Sentences

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I support having some way of modulating that asymmetry, such as through rent stabilization.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Market rent in the Los Angeles area wasn’t realistic, even with a job offer lined up. So, the studio became her first home. It gave her stability and independence during a major transition.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

She added that spending money on food and long-term rent helps mitigate the seasonality of tourism, bringing consistent revenue to local businesses.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Not a single low-wage 20 company has median pay even close to the income level needed to afford the current U.S. average rent for a two-bedroom apartment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Then it was rent by a sound so raw, so painful, that my nerves began screaming in response.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya