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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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A swarm of police officers apprehended the witness at his mother’s residence in Helena, Mont., after he failed to appear in a Los Angeles County criminal proceeding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The surcharge would hit homes valued at $5 million or more if the owners have a separate primary residence outside of New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of abuse to secure permanent residence more quickly than through other routes, such as asylum.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

At the time, he told Bloomberg, he was ready to part ways with his beloved seven-bedroom residence because his children had grown up, leaving him with no use for such a large property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Regina Fischer had no long-term residence during the early 1940s.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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