basement
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The tank in your basement is now in a bidding war with a continent.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
It’s both the opportunity of a lifetime and a descent into a pitch-black basement with nothing but the glow of her soul to light the way.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
"There were some businesses in the basement, and workers who were busy building," said local resident Abdi Aziz, 25.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Instead of the basement of the Stanford University psychology building, the series takes place in an actual prison, somewhere in Georgia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
She says yes, and while Lily leads Emma to Aunt Melissa’s bedroom, I sneak into the basement.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
“Black artists had only shown in libraries, church basements and other community spaces,” Hanson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Larger homes, attics, basements, garages and spare bedrooms reduce the urgency to make choices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
It ushered in a new kind of fun that was fresher, busier and airier than past listservs and chatrooms, the dank basements of internet interaction.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Others tried to get their cars out of the building basements, fearing an aftershock might make things worse."
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The neighbors have been complaining about some of them, who want to use their upstairs to look in on Kwang’s house, some even asking if the basements might be connected.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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