resident

Example Sentences

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Barcelona's eternally unfinished Sagrada Familia has grown to become the world's tallest church, but a conflict with residents threatens to delay the finish date for the monument designed over 140 years ago.

From Barron's

Even before a years-long economic crisis began in Lebanon in 2019, more than half of the city's residents lived at or below the poverty line, according to the United Nations.

From Barron's

With journeys by sea taking several days, residents now find themselves stuck and unable to fly to and from the island, and tourists face additional costs for food and accommodation.

From BBC

“As a resident with a family there, they would certainly allow me through.”

From Literature

In November 2025, polling by Mental Health UK found more than one in three UK residents now use AI to support their mental health or wellbeing.

From BBC