residential

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But people often confuse the homelessness crisis and the behavioral health system crisis because these two crises converge—a dearth of affordable housing, and a lack of residential and inpatient treatment options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In April, local people told the BBC they feared the ban would encourage parking in residential streets, while a local guide feared an impact on her business.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The initiative claims the cap would bring more stability to game days and push drivers toward commercial lots instead of residential streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In April, Kim toured a new neighborhood of residential skyscrapers in the “Hwasong” district, which shares a name with North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The house looked as though the architect had realized too late that he was designing residential quarters, not a church.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie