residents

Example Sentences

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For years, lawmakers and residents in the wealthy neighborhood sought to remove the original 1932 inscription that describes Newlands rather as a statesman who "held true regard for the interests of all men."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

California officials warn Northern and Central Coast residents against foraging for mushrooms amid poisoning outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

They suffer from overcrowding and residents complain of underfunding, leading to poor facilities and bad infrastructure.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

New York’s dominance is likely due to New York City’s large population, wealth among residents, and generally being a city with a lot of sports interest and sports teams.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The CDO was, in effect, a credit laundering service for the residents of Lower Middle Class America.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis