take up residence
Example Sentences
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The monks who were previously housed at the ranch noted online that they are still looking for a new property at which to take up residence.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Marthy, who has been living with Chris on the coal barge he works on, agrees to vamoose so Anna can take up residence there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
"It was so obvious that, but for the misfortunes of war, a fine, thriving, healthy little platypus would have created history in being number one of its kind to take up residence in England."
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025
Unlike bacteria, the microorganism is less likely to exchange genetic material with other microbes and doesn't take up residence in the gastrointestinal tract where it could potentially disrupt microbial communities.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024
“Just a rumor. And it’s not as if Wylan left home to take up residence with a lover.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
