estate
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A House of Commons spokesperson said: "The ability of members and their staff to perform their parliamentary duties safely, both on and off the estate, is fundamental to our democracy."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Developers hit pause for two years and now they’re hitting play again, but this time they’re following demand, not chasing it,” said Jason Tolliver, head of logistics and industrial real estate at Cushman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“As Freddy’s continues to grow, we remain focused on supporting our franchisees through new restaurant prototypes, greater real estate flexibility, and development strategies that help position the brand for sustainable growth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The executor or administrator of your mother’s estate must present court-ordered letters testamentary or letters of administration to access your mother’s accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
His body was re-covered and buried at his family estate.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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The North Korean leader, based on satellite-imagery estimates, owns more than a dozen luxury estates across the impoverished nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
A year later, Blair referred to some estates as "sinking ships".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
During previous visits, Harry has declined accommodation on royal estates, according to media reports.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
And, as I said, most estates at this level pay no estate tax at all.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Magnificence,” murmured Reznak mo Reznak, “we cannot know that these great nobles mean to join your enemies. More like they are simply making for their estates in the hills.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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This system was, however, especially disadvantageous to one class of estated proprietors, the Municipalities.
From Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Maine, Henry Sumner, Sir
In fact, Gleeson stood before the public as a kind of guardian of estated property,—the providence of dowagers, widows, and younger children!
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
When Councillor Holmes comes down at the assizes, I'll lay a case before him, and I'll wager a trifle, Peter, you will turn out to be an estated gentleman.'
From Lord Kilgobbin by Lever, Charles James
Every class, from the estated proprietor to the humblest peasant, is loud in asserting that the story is an infamous falsehood.
From Lord Kilgobbin by Lever, Charles James
There were deeds, and bonds, and leases, rent-rolls, and valuations, and powers of attorney, and all the other imposing accessories of estated property.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
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