attic
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Is the thief a member of The Incredible Flying Squirrels circus troupe performing daring leaps in the attic?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
During his trial, Harwe told the court he had been working in a convenience store in Hexthorpe and lived nearby in an attic room with two others.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The nearly 5,000-square-foot residence also includes an attic gym space—a fitting feature for the man who built an empire encouraging millions to exercise through his wildly successful “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” workout videos.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Lorne believes he caught hantavirus from mouse droppings after shaking a rug in his attic.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Like he’s just dropped in from the attic for a chat.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
The reel was shrunken through age and frayed, but otherwise in remarkable condition for something stashed in sun-heated attics for years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
The agency also recommends sealing entry points in basements or attics where rodents may enter homes.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
"Most of the species that are vulnerable to this disease migrate away from those habitats in spring to give birth in trees or in human structures such as barns or attics," Johnson said.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
Basements and attics have extremes, she says, with moisture and high heat.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Better to hide in attics than to confront what lurked behind the faces of neighbors, friends, and family.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
