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resident

[rez-i-duhnt] / ˈrɛz ɪ dənt /


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Olugbala, the Oakland resident who wanted to get Google Gemini off her phone, said she wants to talk to real people using her voice, not bots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Instead, the West Village resident will be cheering from the sidelines in Manhattan—and she has tips for those traveling to the city to do the same.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

He told how another resident in the block of flats had complained that there was water pouring through his ceiling.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Former US steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Shortly after lunch, I spot the first nursing home resident being wheeled up the street by relatives.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

High value residents pay a 20% tax rate on the first £1.25m of worldwide income, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

In January, a Dutch court also cited the opinion when it ordered the Netherlands to strengthen its climate plan in a case brought by residents of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

In Orlando West, a neighbourhood of Soweto, residents had initially gathered to demand the closure of small convenience stores, known locally as spaza shops, operated by foreign nationals.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The county is empowered by statute to investigate and prosecute violations of the Unfair Competition Law on behalf of California residents and to seek restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief for any violations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Worldly residents and new wealth meant expanding factories, fashionable shops, and successful banks.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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