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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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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

The residence sits on a gated 11.35-acre lot and boasts panoramic views of the surrounding gardens.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

To hide the president’s residence would undermine its purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The president returned to the U.S. ambassador’s residence with a hat—and he hated hats—pulled low over his forehead.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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