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residential

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
residentiary
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonresidential
WEAK


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Francois Benchendikh, a senior lecturer in public law at the Sciences Po Lille university, said the debate in court will focus on whether the Dunkirk centre is considered to be residential accommodation or not.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ground rents were abolished for most new residential leasehold properties in England and Wales in 2022 under the previous Conservative government, but remained for existing leasehold homes.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia attacked a water-supply facility, and dozens of residential buildings were damaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Kyiv has recently expanded its drone capabilities and stepped up strikes on conventional Russian territories as well, including residential areas and oil export infrastructure.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The residential campus, which took kids who had no place else to go, had small houses clustered around dismal, sun-parched lawns.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter



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