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  • past tense form of rend.
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rent

[rent] / rɛnt /
NOUN
fee paid for use, service, or privilege
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This would enable many to pay rent when faced with a crisis that threatens a loss of housing, thereby avoiding homelessness altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That means households’ purchasing power isn’t keeping up with increases in the cost of things like rent, groceries and gasoline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

According to the current contract with the stadium, box owners have the right to attend all stadium events, rent out their seats and bring in outside food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Factoring in rent for a one-bedroom apartment and basic living expenses, the average cost of living for one senior is about $2,700 per month, the Senior Citizens League said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Leah owned nice furniture and lovely clothes, but was somehow a month behind on the rent.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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