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barn

[bahrn] / bɑrn /
NOUN
animal shelter
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And additional thanks to Lorne Michaels, who knows a ratings/headlines cow when he sees one, even if he doesn’t want to house him in his own barn at the end of the night.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

Far from a traditional agricultural structure, the barn has been transformed into an entertainment and creative hub, complete with a grand bar, video wall, fireplaces, a game room, gym, and catering kitchen.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

The cottage has gas-powered convection heaters, but in an adjacent barn a stack of firewood will help to keep Olena warm in the event of power cuts.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

She painted it in dark hues, with a brownish-red barn, a gray-blue sky and a deep-green mountain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Lloyd spent the day down at the barn.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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