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residency

[rez-i-duhn-see] / ˈrɛz ɪ dən si /








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Justice Amy Coney Barrett warned of a “messy” future under the law, with all sorts of questions about residency and citizenship.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

She also highlighted the unworkable nature of the government’s proposal; if a child’s citizenship hinges on a parent’s “domicile,” she told Sauer, then “you have to adjudicate both residency and intent to stay.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It was just announced that environmental artist Lita Albuquerque will have a residency at the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The star, known for power ballads like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, will play a 10-night residency at the 40,000-capacity Paris La Défense Arena in September and October.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In fact, the ongoing debate on the assumption and residency questions was set aside for the entire day as the House put itself into committee of the whole to permit unencumbered debate on the petitions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis